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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.

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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 ...
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APNA Memorial Scholarship: PMH Nursing Impact Ahead!

Who are two PMH-RNs with a demonstrated commitment to advancing psychiatric-mental health nursing? Hint: They received this year’...
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APNA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Issue Brief adopted as an APNA Position

The APNA Board of Directors adopted the APNA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Issue Brief (May 2024) as an official ...
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Summer Feels

A cool breeze against your skin, the murmur of crickets in the evening, and the sweetness of perfectly ripe berries ...
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30 Nursing Students Receive Scholarships

Join the APNA Board of Directors in celebrating the 2024 APNA Board of Directors Student Scholars! These 30 amazing nursing ...
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Bestselling Author Johann Hari to join APNA 38th Annual Conference as Keynote

Author of three New York Times bestsellers, Johann Hari is also Executive Producer of an Oscar-nominated movie and an ...
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Twice the Celebration

Dear Colleagues, A double celebration is in order this Nurses Month & Mental Health Awareness Month. But what does this ...
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APNA Releases New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Issue Brief to Underscore Key Applications to PMH Nursing Practice

In support of the ongoing work of the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, the APNA Board of ...
Announcement News

Announcing the new JAPNA Editor

Michelle DeCoux Hampton selected Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (JAPNA) Informed by the ...
Announcement

Announcing the 2024 APNA Annual Awards Recipients

The 2024 APNA Annual Awards Recipients: Nine psychiatric-mental health nurses lauded for exceptional contributions to improve mental health outcomes ...
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New Suicide Prevention Training

The new APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate Program is here to help increase confidence and competence in the nursing skills of ...
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APNA Dues Update

Supporting you professionally in vital and timely ways continues to be APNA’s top priority. Your organization has been able ...
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CPI: Psychotherapy insights to enhance your practice

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My PMH Nurse Luminary helped found APNA

In this installment of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Luminaries, APNA member Wailua Brandman, APRN, PMHCNS/NP-BC, FAANP shares how ...
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Self-Harm Prevention Project: Presenting at the APNA Annual Conference

Self-Harm Prevention Project: Innovative and Evidence-Based Solutions to Promote a Safe Environment of Care on Inpatient Psychiatry was ...