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Strengthen the core skill behind effective conversations

Strengthen the core skill behind effective conversations

Strengthen your therapeutic communication skills and build stronger, more effective conversations!

Motivational Interviewing: Practical Strategies for Nurses

Contact Hours: 3.75
APNA Members: FREE; Non-members: $50
This updated course offers practical strategies to support your everyday interactions – plus 3.75 contact hours!
Updated with realistic case scenarios, guided practice, and the latest evidence, this course is designed to engage PMH nurses like you and provide tools you can start using immediately in your work. Don’t miss this important APNA resource as you take the journey with those in your care.

Sharpen your MI Skillset

The reviews are in from your PMH nursing colleagues!
  • “I thought I knew motivational interviewing before this course, but I did not!”
  • “A powerhouse presentation.”
  • “…a plethora of tools to add to the learner’s toolbox.”

The course now includes:

  • More built-in practice: Pause, reflect on case scenarios, and compare your MI responses with presenter examples.
  • Realistic Application: New, diverse case scenarios with guided practice.
  • Takeaways to keep: New resources and handouts recap key points and offer additional case-based practice after each session.
  • A practical assessment: One five-question, case-based post-test that allows you to practice applying MI concepts to realistic scenarios.

Published September 2026