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Answer the JAPNA Call for Papers by July 1 for an upcoming special issue on telehealth.
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APNA News Members’ Corner

AI in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Ethics, Risks, & Opportunities for PMH Nurses

From AI scribes that generate clinical documentation to therapy chatbots and predictive analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly evolving ...

Building Resilience as PMH Nurses: Community is the Key

How can we build a resilient community? “The word community has a strange power to it; it provides a sense ...

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Updated Position: Psychotherapy and the Scope of the PMH-APRN Role

Psychotherapy is essential for providing comprehensive, patient-centered, evidence-based care - and is therefore integral to PMH-APRN practice. In ...

Federal Guidelines on Opioid Treatment Programs

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Federal Guidelines on OTP: An APNA expert weighs in

Revised regulations on medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder were released earlier this year. To help with implementation ...

APNA News Members’ CornerNews

Youth Suicide Prevention Experts Identify Key Considerations for PMH Nurses

Suicide is a leading cause of death in youth, with suicidal ideation and attempts increasing. Among groups disproportionally impacted are ...

APNA News Members’ CornerPresident's Message

Who Cares? (We do!)

It’s a trait that draws many of us to psychiatric-mental health nursing and a singular strength that defines ...

APNA News Members’ CornerNews

Ideas to shout about: From prioritizing connection to RN onboarding

The APNA Annual Conference is your destination for psychiatric-mental health nursing ideas applicable to your practice. PMH nursing experts ...

Members’ CornerNews

Member News November 2024

Member Highlights Theresa Isaacs has been recognized for her nursing excellence with a nomination for the March of Dimes 2024 ...

Give national recognition with the APNA Annual Awards Call for Nominations!

Show your exceptional colleague you appreciate their excellence with the APNA Annual Awards Call for Nominations. APNA Annual Awards recipients' ...

Position Paper News

APNA Position: Youth Suicide Prevention

Announcing the new JAPNA Associate Editor

Following a search and interview process administered by the JAPNA Associate Editor Search Committee, the APNA Board of Directors has ...

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