Issue Statements

Issue statements address issues of importance to APNA and its members. They most often include summary information, examples, references, resources, and evidence. Their purpose is to convey a particular message or raise awareness for the public and/or stakeholders. These statements are typically developed and approved outside of the APNA position paper approval process.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Central to Any Solution to Address Health Disparities and Critical to Advancing Whole Health

May 2024
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Addressing Workplace Violence in Today’s Environment

October 2023
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses Are Key to Addressing the Nation’s Mental Health Crisis

December 2022; Reviewed February 2025
Access Report

APNA 2022 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Workforce Report

August 2022; Reviewed February 2025
Access Report

Guidance Regarding Precepting and Mentorship

April 2022; Updated February 2025
Statement

APRNs Changing a Population or Role

Joint statement of the APRN LACE Network
November 2021
Statement

Joint Statement of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Regarding Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS^®) Certification

July 2017, Reviewed February 2022; Reviewed February 2023; Reviewed February 2024
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