Members enjoy many benefits including networking opportunities, event discounts, certifications and up-to-date information on industry news
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Bridging Differences: Applying Cultural Intelligence in Hospice & Palliative Nursing
This interactive two-hour workshop introduces palliative nurses to cultural intelligence as a dynamic and ongoing framework to identify and mitigate bias within health care. Through real-world case studies and group discussion, participants will explore how to honor the full humanity of patients, families, and colleagues while building community across differences.
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December 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.
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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 3-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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State of the Science Symposium
Join fellow investigators to share and explore new research and innovative methods in hospice and palliative medicine. The 2026 State of the Science Symposium (SOTS), presented by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), is being held as a full-day pre-conference symposium held prior the 2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care on March 4, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
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Better Living Through Chemis-tree: Pharmacology Rooted in Comfort Care
Explore the science (and soul) of medication management in hospice and palliative care. With Alexandra L. McPherson PharmD, MPH and Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM, this four-hour workshop digs deep into the pharmacologic “roots” of pain relief, symptom control, and deprescribing. This workshop is a must-attend for nurses who want to grow their skills in person-centered comfort care.
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2026 HPNA Annual Conference
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) is proud to host a magical educational conference for nurses in the hospice and palliative care field. This conference offers a unique opportunity for attendees to deepen their clinical knowledge, enhance their caregiving skills, and connect with individuals who share a passion for compassionate, person-centered care.