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APNA Announcements

  • PMH nurses have a critical role to play in youth suicide prevention. This new APNA position paper, APNA Position: Youth Suicide Prevention, gives expert insights and practical recommendations for reducing risk and improving the care you give. Find resources now.
  • In honor of Veterans Day, and to help psychiatric-mental health nurses support the mental health needs of our military veterans, this APNA continuing education session is available for free to APNA Members through December 11.
  • Practical Nursing Strategies in Suicide Prevention — new from APNA! — prepares nurses in all health care settings to screen and conduct life-saving interventions for patients at risk for suicide, regardless of where they arrived to seek care in the first place.
  • A special issue is planned for JAPNA on the topic of workplace violence. Papers are invited that explore this concept in the health care setting and the spectrum it represents. Learn more and answer the call by December 1!

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Youth Suicide Prevention Experts Identify Key Considerations for PMH Nurses

Suicide is a leading cause of death in youth, with suicidal ideation and attempts increasing. Among groups disproportionally impacted are ...
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Who Cares? (We do!)

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Three Cheers for PMH Nursing Updates!

The APNA Annual Conference is your destination for psychiatric-mental health nursing ideas applicable to your practice. Topic takeaways like ...
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Unlocking the Brain’s Resilience With Dr. Nora D. Volkow

Discover the groundbreaking insights from Dr. Nora D. Volkow, a leading authority in addiction research, at the APNA 23rd Annual ...
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Member News November 2024

Member Highlights Theresa Isaacs has been recognized for her nursing excellence with a nomination for the March of Dimes 2024 ...
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NEW! Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review and Resource Manual, 5th Edition

New edition of the "Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review and Resource Manual," presented by ANA and APNA. If the ...
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Give national recognition with the APNA Annual Awards Call for Nominations!

Show your exceptional colleague you appreciate their excellence with the APNA Annual Awards Call for Nominations. APNA Annual Awards recipients' ...
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APNA Position: Youth Suicide Prevention

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Announcing the new JAPNA Associate Editor

Following a search and interview process administered by the JAPNA Associate Editor Search Committee, the APNA Board of Directors has ...
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Learn Motivational Interviewing

Online Educational Program Free to Members

Earn contact hours while gaining skills in flexible, strategic interventions with the new nursing education course Motivational Interviewing: Practical Strategies for Nurses. It’s free for APNA members.

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