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This bi-monthly edition focuses on APNA developments and the work of APNA members. If you are an APNA member interested in contributing content or with news to share, please contact us at inform@apna.org.

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 ...
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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 ...
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Who Cares? (We do!)

It’s a trait that draws many of us to psychiatric-mental health nursing and a singular strength that defines ...
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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 ...
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Unlocking the Brain’s Resilience With Dr. Nora D. Volkow

Discover the groundbreaking insights from Dr. Nora D. Volkow, a leading authority in addiction research, at the APNA 23rd Annual ...
"Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review and Resource Manual"
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NEW! Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review and Resource Manual, 5th Edition

New edition of the "Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review and Resource Manual," presented by ANA and APNA. If the ...
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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' ...
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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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Solutions to Today’s PMH Nurse Concerns

Rising acuity. Paradigm shifts in education. New weight-management drugs. Addressing youth suicide. The landscape of psychiatric-mental health nursing ...
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What Falls Away

Gardeners know that to encourage healthy blooms in spring, you must prepare in fall by pruning away old growth. The ...
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Introducing Your Newly Elected Volunteer Leaders

Please congratulate these new members of the APNA Board of Directors and 2025 Nominating Committee. Their terms start October 12, ...
Georgia Reiner
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Navigating Your First Year as a Nurse: Essential Tips for New Graduates

Risk analyst Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM, with Nurses Service Organization, shares tips for new graduates starting their nursing careers. As ...
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NEW 1.5 Hour Suicide Prevention Training

Calling all Nurses: Practical Nursing Strategies in Suicide Prevention New from APNA! Practical Nursing Strategies in Suicide Prevention prepares nurses ...
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Call for Papers – JAPNA special Workplace Violence Issue

A special issue is being planned for the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (JAPNA) around the topic of “...
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ECT Treatment Considerations Checklist: Fresh support for nurses

With the expanding role of psychiatric-mental health nurses concerning electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) including managing treatment, advocating for patients, and ...
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Help for Sexual Assault Survivors

With sexual violence a significant problem in the US (CDC, 2024), it is essential that psychiatric-mental health nurses across ...