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Hang with your nurse krewe in New Orleans or virtually THIS October 15-18 at the APNA 39th Annual Conference. Register today!
The new report 2025 APNA State of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Workforce helps close gaps in understanding of what PMH nurses do and why it matters.

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2025 State of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Workforce

This new report provides a snapshot of the psychiatric-mental health nursing workforce: its size, scope, and contributions to mental ...

Members’ CornerNews

Supporting those in Recovery: 3Rs session has practical tips

It’s been 73 years since Hildegard Peplau published the Theory of Interpersonal Relations. But it still rings true for ...

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Introducing the APNA Scope & Standards of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practice Council

The APNA Board has established this new council informed by member input! In response to an all-member survey, APNA ...

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“Overheard” at the APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute

Beyond the cutting-edge presentations at the APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute, a key benefit of attending is the interaction with ...

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Sessions of Note

The APNA 39th Annual Conference provides connection, inspiration, and cutting-edge education to support and empower psychiatric-mental health nurses ...

Members’ CornerNews

The Paw-fect Presentation on Integrating Service Dogs Into Your Practice

Laura A. Curtis, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC will present Paws at My Feet: Integrating Facility-Based Psychiatric Service Dogs ...

Expanding care with strategies for youth suicide prevention

With suicide now the second leading cause of death for children aged 10-14 and the third leading cause of ...

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Member News July 2025

Member Highlights APNA member Gabrielle Abelard has been named Nurse.org's 2024 Nurse Leader of the Year. Give kudos! ...

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Honor Roll

Summer is here, and we have been marking all the occasions: graduation ceremonies, weddings, and brunches for parents and nurturers. ...

Two RNs to Celebrate!

Meet the recipients of the 2025 APNA Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually to outstanding psychiatric-mental health nurses who demonstrate a ...

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Support for Suicide Prevention in Diverse Groups

APNA Suicide Prevention Education — Specialized Courses Now Available! Gain the practical, real-world strategies you need to support individuals at ...

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Learn Motivational Interviewing

Online Educational Program Free to Members

Earn contact hours while gaining skills in flexible, strategic interventions with the new nursing education course Motivational Interviewing: Practical Strategies for Nurses. It’s free for APNA members.