HPNA
Advancing nursing expertise in hospice and palliative care through education, advocacy, leadership, and research.
HPNF
Supporting hospice and palliative research, education, and leadership development to advance expert nursing care.
HPCC
Advancing expert care in serious illness through state-of-the-art certification of continuing competency in hospice and palliative care and research.
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Volume Discounts
Support your nursing care teams with volume discounts on HPNA memberships, educational resources, and HPCC certification exams.
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Make a Difference
Support the future of hospice and palliative care nurses as they grow their knowledge, advance their careers, and respond to the ever-evolving needs of our communities.
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Become Certified
Achieving a specialty hospice and palliative care certification from HPCC validates expertise in hospice and palliative care.
Upcoming Events
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2025 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care
The Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care, presented by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), is a three-day event that brings together more than 3,400 of your colleagues and peers to share research, clinical best practices, and practice-related guidance to advance the specialty and improve patient care.
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Down on the Pharm: Contemporary Issues in Pharmacopalliation
Join Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM and a team of clinical experts for a pharmacology workshop, Down on the Pharm: Contemporary Issues in Pharmacopalliation.
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HPNA Research Committee Consultation Hours for Scholarly Dissemination
Have you ever wondered how to present on your great scholarly work? The HPNA Research Committee would like to provide a work-in-progress (WIPS) to have a space for you and your colleagues to bring your draft abstracts, your draft poster, or your draft podium PowerPoint slides to receive feedback.
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2025 HPNA Annual Conference
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) is proud to host a transformative educational conference designed specifically for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in the hospice and palliative care field.
HPNA Learning Center
The HPNA Learning Center allows you to access up-to-date, convenient, and self-paced learning modules with real-time test grading and printing of your NCPD certificates.
Our courses are developed based on current health care trends, clinical issues related to care approaches for the patient and their family, and practice issues related to and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Go to My CoursesLatest News
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Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation Announces 2025 Emerging Leader Award Recipients
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) is thrilled to announce the 30 outstanding recipients of the 2025 Emerging Leader Award! These exceptional hospice and palliative care nurses represent the future of the field, having demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and dedication early in their careers.
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Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM to Present HPNA Spring Workshop
Join Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM and a team of clinical experts for a pharmacology workshop, Down on the Pharm: Contemporary Issues in Pharmacopalliation.
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HPNA Joins Nursing Community Coalition in Sending Letters to Congressional Leadership
HPNA sent letters to congressional leadership outlining nursing priorities and reiterating FY 2025 funding requests.
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HPNA Supports Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Long-Term Care Minimum Staffing Standards for LTC Facilities Final Rule
HPNA joined a large coalition of nursing organizations in sending a letter to congressional leadership in support of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Long-Term Care Minimum Staffing Standards for LTC Facilities Final Rule.
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HPNA Announces 2025 Fellows in Palliative Care Nursing
The designation of Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing (FPCN) is bestowed upon HPNA members who have made significant contributions to HPNA, the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), and/or the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF), while also impacting the field of hospice and palliative nursing. HPNA fellows are leading the way for the future of hospice and palliative nursing as clinicians, researchers, managers, and advocates.