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APNA 39th Annual Conference

Empowered to Innovate and Collaborate: PMH Nurses Shaping Care Excellence

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October 15-18, 2025
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana

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  • 2023 Conference Attendees:
    • Session recordings are available for viewing and evaluating in the APNA eLearning Center! Check that inform@apna.org is on your safe senders list to ensure you received an email on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, containing your unique discount code.
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    • You can access your sessions at no cost, using your unique code until November 30, 2024.

The Premiere Event for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

You’ll Be Able To:

  • Set a schedule that best suits your needs and preferences: Attend sessions live or via virtual livestream, as well as access them on-demand 2-3 months post-conference.
  • Explore on-demand sessions and materials in the APNA eLearning Center for up to a year.
  • Earn up to 115+ contact hours for certification or licensure renewal while getting crucial updates from trusted colleagues.

Who Should Attend?

This conference is the premiere event for psychiatric-mental health nursing, but all professionals passionate about providing care to the psychiatric-mental health population are welcome! APNA members receive exclusive savings on their registrations.

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“This was my first APNA conference and I was blown away with the broad range of knowledge and expertise. I really enjoyed all the sessions I attended. I particularly liked the networking that I did with colleagues from all over the country.”

– 2022 Conference Attendee

Open Your Mind, Get Refreshed, Advance Care

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“The collective knowledge in this group of presenters and participants is astounding. ”

– 2023 Attendee

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“…a safe place to discuss sensitive and challenging issues facing our profession and ourselves as individuals.”

– 2023 Attendee

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“I found all aspects of the conference valuable as a student. Educational, empowering and inspiring.”

 – 2023 Attendee

What PMH Nurses Say

“Year after year, the APNA conference offers a terrific opportunity to learn, share and connect with colleagues. I embrace the conference and the time to reflect, renew, and reinvigorate my practice.”

– Frannie Pingitore, PhD, PMHCNS-BC

 

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APNA 36th Annual Conference

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October 19-22, 2022
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APNA Annual Conference Online

If you missed the APNA Annual Conference, you don’t have to miss getting the continuing education contact hours! Session recordings from Annual Conferences are available in the APNA eLearning Center in podcast form, along with up-to-date session handouts and other relevant materials.

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