Student Membership

Through the Student Membership, you have access to a variety of member benefits, including educational resources, networking opportunities, and more.

Membership Rate

The HPNA Student Membership is free for full time students who are enrolled in a undergraduate, pre-licensure program (Master and PhD programs are not applicable).

Proof of status can be one of the following:

  • Official or unofficial transcript showing current enrollment and graduation date
  • Letter from advisor (signed and recently dated)
  • Letter from registrar (signed and recently dated)
  • Student ID card (must show a valid, unexpired expiration date on the ID including graduation date)

Getting the Most of Your Membership

Access our Student Membership Checklist to ensure you’ve completed all the steps necessary to become a student member. Complete the checklist to start enjoying your benefits today!

Student Membership Checklist

Membership Benefits

Select the dropdowns below to learn more about the benefits offered to you.

Clinical Resources
  • More than 80 hours of free, on-demand courses offering Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) credit.
  • Access to the full library of Nursing Resource Guides (available in English and Spanish)
  • Subscription to the Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing
  • Monthly member newsletter, HPNA Happenings
  • Weekly HPNA SmartBrief newsletter
Networking Opportunities
Discounted Educational Products & Services

Student Members receive discounts on registration for HPNA Events & Conferences.

Advocacy and Public Policy

HPNA represents its members at the national level through:

  • Partnerships with national organizations and coalitions that advocate for issues important to the nursing community and hospice and palliative care
  • A team of Washington, D.C. based lobbyists who represent HPNA’s policy priorities before Congress and federal agencies
  • The HPNA Advocacy Committee and State Ambassadors to develop policy priorities and positions aligned with HPNA’s guiding principles
  • Providing legislative and regulatory summaries and updates through the Public Policy Special Interest Group and Advocacy Network
  • Education and training opportunities and advocacy resources that empower members to tell their stories and impact state and federal policies
  • Opportunities to contact your legislators and respond to calls to action through HPNA’s advocacy action center
Additional Opportunities
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