Through the Associate Membership, you have access to a variety of member benefits, including educational resources, networking opportunities, and more. The Associate Membership is open to physicians, social workers, chaplains, doulas, and any additional interdisciplinary team members.
Membership Rate
One-Year Membership: $135
Membership Benefits
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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 Exam and Recertification Pricing
Associate members receive discounted pricing for the following certification examinations and recertifications:
- APHSW-C®
- CHPCA®
- CPLC®
Discounted Educational Products & Services
Access various educational products and services at a discounted Associate member rate.
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