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Incorporating the APNA Transitions in Practice Certificate Program into Your PMH Nurse Practice or Organization

The APNA Transitions in Practice Certificate Program (ATP) is a self-paced online curriculum that bridges the gap between education ...
APNA News: Monthly Policy Update
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Policy Updates October 2026

Key Developments CMS corrected FY 2027 Medicare payment figures for inpatient psychiatric facilities, effective October 1. CMS State Medicaid Director ...
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Monthly News Digest October 2026

Key Developments: New research raises clinical questions about conversational AI. Studies identify major gaps and practical barriers across opioid use ...
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Call for Volunteers: APNA Council for Mental Health Advocacy

The APNA Council for Mental Health Advocacy (CMHA) is newly re-envisioned and seeking volunteers!...
APNA 40th Annual Conference / Phoenix, Arizona / October 28-31, 2026
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How to Earn Contact Hours at the APNA Annual Conference

Attending the APNA 40th Annual Conference is an opportunity to strengthen your psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, connect with colleagues, ...
JAPNA News

September/October Special Issue of the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association

As an APNA member, you get free access to each issue of the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, ...
Announcement News

Get FREE CE for your response: APNA Workforce Survey

Build the national picture of psychiatric-mental health nursing! The psychiatric‑mental health nursing workforce comprises registered and advanced practice ...
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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’ CornerNews

Member News September 2026

Summary: APNA members are featured in September 2026 member news updates for their expertise and leadership, awards for outstanding practice, ...
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 ...
APNA News: Monthly Policy Update
APNA News News

Policy Update September 2026

Key Developments The Department of Labor narrowed its enforcement focus for mental health parity requirements to specified categories. CMS added ...
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APNA News News

Psychiatric-Mental Health Monthly News Digest September 2026

Key Developments: New research and evidence in JAPNA provide PMH nursing perspectives and suggestions regarding suicide risk and prevention. A ...
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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....
APNA Annual Conference Clozapine Confidence Presenter
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Prescribing clozapine with confidence: APNA Annual Conference Preview

With the end of the clozapine REMS last year, a change in which APNA played a part, nurses with prescriptive ...
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Four Takeaways from the APNA Psychopharmacology Conference

Missed sessions from the APNA 24th Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute — or want to take a second look? Check out these four ...