APNA Kentucky Chapter
Chapter Goals
The Kentucky Chapter received its charter on November 3, 2005 at the annual meeting of APNA in Nashville, TN. There were 30 Kentucky members in attendance. The Kentucky Chapter represents APNA members throughout the state. From the time the chapter development was initiated until the charter was received, Kentucky Chapter members grew from 33 to 66. All regions of the state are represented. All levels of practice and all practice areas are involved.
- To unify and strengthen psychiatric nursing in KY
- To promote safe, effective and accessible mental health care in KY.
- Promote psychiatric nursing to students, other nurses and health professionals and the public.
Membership
Any APNA member who resides in Kentucky is automatically a member of the Kentucky Chapter. If you are interested in joining or renewing your membership, please see the Membership tab on APNA’s home page for more information about the application process and dues.
If you are not receiving information via e-mail from the chapter, please contact chaptersupport@apna.org with your updated contact information. We want to be sure our members receive the information they need to benefit fully from their chapter membership!
Governance Policies
Kentucky Chapter Governance Policies
Legislative Updates
For current legislative news in our state, you may find the below web sites useful.
Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives has updates on legislative efforts affecting Advanced Practice Nursing at: www.kcnpnm.org
Kentucky Nurses Association has information on finding your legislator at: www.kentucky-nurses.org
Kentucky Mental Health Coalition has information on current state legislation pertaining to mental health: www.advocayaction.net
Events
APNA Kentucky Chapter Conference
Friday, March 14, 9:00am-4:30pm
Comprehensive Approaches to Addiction: Addressing Substance Use, Behavioral Addictions, and Beyond in Psychiatric Nursing
Keynote Speaker: Alexander Elswick, PhD
The Campbell House
Lexington, 1375 S Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504
The deadline to register is Monday, March 10.
ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours are pending for this activity. Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form required for successful completion. No partial credit will be awarded.
