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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FPCN® Office Hours
Interested in learning more about becoming a 2026 HPNA Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing (FPCN®)? Bring your questions and come chat with us!
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CHPN® Virtual Live Certification Review Course
This instructor-led certification review course is designed to help prepare you for the upcoming Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) CHPN® certification exam.
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ACHPN® Virtual Live Certification Review Course
This instructor-led certification review course is designed to help prepare you for the upcoming Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) ACHPN® Certification Exam. -
Reflective Writing and Storytelling: A Nurse-Centered Wellness Workshop
Join us for a unique nurse-centered wellness workshop that focuses on reflective writing practice among a community of caregivers. This workshop invites nurses to explore the therapeutic power of storytelling and story listening – to our own stories, those of our colleagues, and those of our patients, and gain insights into how reflective writing can enhance both personal wellness and professional practice. Earn continuing education credit while discovering new ways to integrate self-care into your nursing journey.
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.
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Recognizing our Veteran Members
As Veterans Day approaches, HPNA would like to recognize and honor our members who have served in the military. If you are a Veteran and would like to be featured, please complete the form.
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HPCC Strengthens Commitment to DEIB Across Credentialing Programs
In 2025, the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) has continued its implementation of strategic initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across its credentialing programs. From in-depth exam item reviews to national outreach and inclusive resource development, HPCC remains committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity in all certification processes. The following strategic initiatives reflect the progress HPCC has made and showcase the future direction of its DEIB efforts.
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2026 HPNA Annual Conference Call for Abstracts Now Open
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) is pleased to announce a call for abstracts for the 2026 HPNA Conference, which will be held May 7-8, 2026, at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, a Disney Resort Property.
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HPNA Joins NCC Letter Thanking Sponsors of Workplace Violence Prevention Legislation
HPNA joined several organizations on a Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) letter thanking sponsors of workplace violence prevention legislation.
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National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care Requests Funding for Palliative Care Research
With more Americans living longer and facing complex health conditions, the need for high-quality palliative care has never been greater. In a move to strengthen the evidence base for serious illness care, the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care (NCHPC) submitted written testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, urging continued support for a national palliative care research strategy.