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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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. -
September HPNA Membership Open House
Interested in learning more about a membership with HPNA? Already a member and want to learn more about utilizing your member benefits? Join HPNA for an open house to explore all that a membership has to offer.
If you are a non-member and referred by an HPNA member, please add the member’s information below to enter them into a giveaway.
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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.
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HPNF To Infinity and Beyond Reception
Join the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation for an out-of-this-world evening at the “To Infinity and Beyond Reception.” HPNF will celebrate the dedication of hospice and palliative care nurses with a stellar signature cocktail, cosmic bites, and intergalactic fun.
Come unwind under the stars, connect with fellow nurses, and launch into a night of appreciation, laughter, and adventure—because your care knows no bounds!
Registration is $50 per person; 100% of the registration fees will be donated to HPNF.
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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Certification Program for End-of-Life Doulas
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) and National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) are working together to gauge interest in development of a certification program for End-of-Life Doulas. Certification is defined as a non-governmental and voluntary process. A certification program would be administered through a national, non-profit organization and participation would be voluntary. While certification might require training, it would not be limited to training provided by any specific training providers.
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Jiayun Xu, PhD, RN
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) mourn the loss of our beloved colleague and friend, Dr. Jiayun Xu, a brilliant nurse scientist, devoted mentor, and passionate advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
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ASCENT Consortium Funding Granted
The U54 grant application entitled Advancing the Science of Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan (ASCENT) Consortium) has been funded. This will include a national consortium of experts in palliative care that will advance innovative, high-quality research to improve care for people living with serious illness by providing resources and expertise in a coordinated manner.
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Help Shape the Future of Palliative Care
The National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care is launching an open call for experts to join the Guideline Expert Panel (GEP) for the 5th Edition of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care. These Guidelines provide a blueprint for excellence in the delivery of high-quality, person- and family-centered palliative care across all disciplines and settings.
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Senate Committee Advances Appropriations Bill Including Funding for Title VIII Nursing Programs, NINR, and Palliative Care Research
Before Congress adjourned for the August district work period last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed legislation to fund the Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This bill still must be voted on by the full Senate and negotiated with the House Appropriations Committee, but it is a positive step forward for nursing education and research, in particular because it includes language preserving the National Institutes for Nursing Research (NINR) and Title VIII nursing education and workforce development programs, which were proposed to be eliminated in the President’s budget. Additionally, the bill provides continued funding for palliative care research through the National Institutes of Aging.