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How Do Workplace Experiences Contribute to Suicide Risk for PMH Nurses?

Q&A With APNA Annual Conference Presenter Christopher Wojnar   APNA member and upcoming APNA 40th Annual Conference presenter ...
APNA News Members’ CornerPresident's Message

Lean on APNA

As I reflect on the past year serving as APNA president, I want to share the sense of support I ...

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Nurse Assessment & Management of Suicide Risk

APNA Position Paper Now Updated As National Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, the APNA Board of Directors is ...
APNA News President's Message

Find Your Groove

This year, I’ve been excited to witness how the APNA community of psychiatric-mental health nurses has led the ...
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Member News September 2025

Member Highlights Susan Blaakman is mentioned in a WXXI News article for co-leading a federally funded initiative for youth ...
Position Paper Publication

Now Updated! APNA Violence Prevention Position

The issue of violence prevention across settings and communities is complex and requires interprofessional and multi-faceted strategies. Updated by ...
For APNA Recovery Council Chair Sue Brammer, who has worked in psychiatric-mental health nursing for decades, recovery is a personal journey.
APNA News Members’ Corner

Recovery: From a Personal Journey to Recovery-Oriented Care in in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

For APNA Recovery Council Chair Sue Brammer, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, who has worked in psychiatric-mental health nursing for ...
Announcement Publication

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Announces First Author Awards

These new awards will recognize authors who publish outstanding work in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (JAPNA) ...

Does Smartphone Use Increase the Risk for Suicide in Adolescents?

APNA member and upcoming APNA 39th Annual Conference presenter Antonella Graña, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CPNP, is well-informed ...
Announcement APNA Programs

Call for Members: APNA Seclusion & Restraint Task Force

Are you passionate about reducing the use of seclusion and restraint, advocating for your patients, and fostering safe environments through ...
Announcement APNA Programs

FREE Resources for National Suicide Prevention & Recovery Month

Support recovery & suicide prevention with FREE CE FREE for APNA members through 10/5/2025: Engaging Clients in Recovery ...