<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/prwebFeeds.xsl"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association - PRWeb Press Release Group</title><link>http://www.prweb.com</link><description> Press Releases - Powered by PRWeb</description><language>en</language><managingEditor>xml@emediawire.com</managingEditor><webMaster>xml@emediawire.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:15:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>30</ttl><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Honors Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses for Delivering Quality &amp; Innovative Care for National Nurses Week and Mental Health Month</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/NursesWeek/prweb10711514.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurses (RNs) dedicate every week to saving lives, providing high-quality patient care, and finding innovative solutions to improve patients’ health. National Nurses Week, May 6-12, which falls during Mental Health Awareness Month, affords the opportunity to recognize psychiatric mental health RNs for their contributions.</p><p>(PRWeb May 08, 2013)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/NursesWeek/prweb10711514.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/NursesWeek/prweb10711514.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/NursesWeek/prweb10711514.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Calls for Abstracts for 27th Annual Conference</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10308010.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is now accepting abstracts to be considered for presentation at its 27th Annual Conference, October 9-12, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Submissions will be accepted until March 4, 2013.</p><p>(PRWeb January 10, 2013)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10308010.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10308010.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10308010.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Calls for Increased Access to Mental Health Care to Prevent Tragic Loss of Life</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/MentalHealthCare/prweb10261335.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:45:21 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>In the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) calls for swift action to address factors that will increase access to mental health services and help prevent more senseless acts of violence.</p><p>(PRWeb December 21, 2012)</p><p>Read the full story at <a 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href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/SBIRTPositionPaper/prweb9943525.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/SBIRTPositionPaper/prweb9943525.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/SBIRTPositionPaper/prweb9943525.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Celebrates National Recovery Month and National Wellness Week with Free Continuing Education on Psychopharmacology and Recovery</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/FreeCNE/NationalRecoveryMonth/prweb9895756.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>To honor National Recovery Month, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association offers psychopharmacological continuing nursing education at no cost to all health professionals during National Wellness Week (9/17-23) and at no cost to APNA members during the entire month of September.</p><p>(PRWeb September 13, 2012)</p><p>Read the full story at <a 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href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9836290.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9836290.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9836290.htm</guid></item><item><title>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association Applauds the Release of New Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA/NTFCriteria/prweb9805321.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>APNA took part in the review and revision of the Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs and fully endorses the new version, particularly its support of Clinical Nurse Specialists.</p><p>(PRWeb August 16, 2012)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA/NTFCriteria/prweb9805321.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA/NTFCriteria/prweb9805321.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid 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Education Released by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA-CNE/MilitaryMentalHealth/prweb9687451.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) presents a new CNE podcast, Military Mission, Culture, and Psychopharmacologic Considerations, available now in the APNA eLearning Center.</p><p>(PRWeb July 11, 2012)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA-CNE/MilitaryMentalHealth/prweb9687451.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA-CNE/MilitaryMentalHealth/prweb9687451.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA-CNE/MilitaryMentalHealth/prweb9687451.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Celebrates National Nurses Week and Mental Health Month with Free Continuing Nursing Education on Mindfulness</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9472194.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Psychiatric-mental health nurses’ association honors nurses and promotes mental health with free continuing education on incorporating mindfulness and reflection into nursing practice.</p><p>(PRWeb May 04, 2012)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9472194.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9472194.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9472194.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Joins Forces with First Lady Obama and Dr. Biden to Support Veterans and Military Families</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9392241.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association Partners with Organizations in the Nursing Community to Educate Nurses on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) &amp; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).</p><p>(PRWeb April 12, 2012)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9392241.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9392241.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9392241.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Opens Call for Abstract Proposals for 26th Annual Conference</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9094081.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is now accepting abstract proposals for its 26th Annual Conference, November 7-10, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Submissions will be accepted until March 5, 2012.</p><p>(PRWeb January 11, 2012)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9094081.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9094081.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9094081.htm</guid></item><item><title>Rosalynn Carter, Patrick Kennedy, and Linda Burnes Bolton to Give Keynote Addresses at American Psychiatric Nurses Association&#39;s 2012 Annual Conference</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/12/prweb9021986.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association announces the keynote speakers for its 26th Annual Conference, November 7-10, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Congressman Patrick Kennedy, and nursing leader Linda Burnes Bolton, RN, DrPH, FAAN.</p><p>(PRWeb December 08, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/12/prweb9021986.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/12/prweb9021986.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/12/prweb9021986.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Elects New Members to Board of Directors</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/10/prweb8880022.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association announces four new members elected to its Board of Directors and three new members elected to the 2012 Nominating Committee.</p><p>(PRWeb October 17, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/10/prweb8880022.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/10/prweb8880022.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/10/prweb8880022.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Forms New Recovery Council</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8812058.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>In a continuation of its recovery initiative, APNA establishes a Recovery Council to facilitate the promotion of recovery principles throughout psychiatric mental health care.</p><p>(PRWeb September 21, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8812058.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8812058.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8812058.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Celebrates National Recovery Month with Free Continuing Education</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8773003.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>In Honor of National Recovery Month, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Offers Free Continuing Nursing Education on Mental Health Recovery</p><p>(PRWeb September 07, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8773003.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8773003.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8773003.htm</guid></item><item><title>Continuing Nursing Education:  Podcasts on Clinical Psychopharmacology Released by American Psychiatric Nurses Association</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8743575.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Podcasts provide updates on clinical psychopharmacology and on-the-go continuing nursing education.</p><p>(PRWeb August 25, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8743575.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8743575.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8743575.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Announces the Recipients of the 2011 APNA Janssen Student Scholarship</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8617154.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>15 graduate and 15 undergraduate students have been awarded the APNA Janssen Student Scholarship. Each of these students has displayed a commitment to psychiatric mental health nursing and the aptitude to excel in the field. The scholarship recipients will receive complimentary registration, travel and lodging to attend the APNA 25th Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA, plus a one year complimentary membership in the APNA.</p><p>(PRWeb July 07, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8617154.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8617154.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8617154.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Honors Seven Nurses for Outstanding Contributions to Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8568050.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is pleased to recognize seven exceptional psychiatric mental health nurses for their extraordinary dedication to psychiatric mental health care. These nurses will be honored during presentations throughout the APNA 25th Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA, October 19-22, 2011.</p><p>(PRWeb June 14, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8568050.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8568050.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8568050.htm</guid></item><item><title>APNA Issues Recommendations for Aligning Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing With Consensus Model for APRN Regulation</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/3/prweb8187513.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association issues a series of recommendations for changes needed to position psychiatric-mental health nursing  to be in compliance with the new Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Regulation. The recommendations promote a uniform approach for entry to practice so that future psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nurses will have the full scope of practice to address mental health and psychiatric needs across the lifespan.</p><p>(PRWeb March 09, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/3/prweb8187513.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/3/prweb8187513.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/3/prweb8187513.htm</guid></item><item><title>Experts in Health Care to Give Keynote Addresses at American Psychiatric Nurses Association 25th Annual Conference</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8136198.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association names Jean Watson, BSN, MS, PhD; Pamela S. Hyde, JD; and Catherine Dower, JD as keynote speakers for the APNA 25th Annual Conference.  APNA is also currently accepting abstract proposals to be considered for presentation at the conference.</p><p>(PRWeb February 15, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8136198.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8136198.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8136198.htm</guid></item><item><title>American Psychiatric Nurses Association Supports Electroconvulsive Therapy as an Effective and Proven Treatment</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA/ECT/prweb8092781.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Board of Directors issues a position statement supporting Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) as an effective and proven treatment for severe depression.  APNA recommends that the Food and Drug Administration classify appropriately ECT devices to ensure that electroconvulsive therapy remains accessible to patients.</p><p>(PRWeb January 27, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA/ECT/prweb8092781.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA/ECT/prweb8092781.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/APNA/ECT/prweb8092781.htm</guid></item></channel></rss>