Publications are an essential tool for the hospice and palliative registered nurse. Information is offered in all aspects of hospice and palliative registered nursing practice. Overviews of hospice and palliative care, the interdisciplinary team, patterns of disease progression, pain and symptom management, psychiatric/psychological symptoms, care of the family, care across settings, advance care planning, end of life, ethical issues, and policy and economic issues.

In addition to publications for registered nurses, view all publications offered by HPNA here.

RN Textbook Bundle – CHPN® Exam Prep – 5th Edition (2022)
RN Textbook Bundle – CHPN® Exam Prep – 5th Edition (2022)

ISBN-13: 978-1-934654-12-5
ISBN-10: 1-9346-5400-0

ISBN-13: 978-1-934654-13-2
ISBN-10: 1-9346-5413-2

Core Curriculum for the Hospice and Palliative RN, Publications for Registered Nurses
Core Curriculum for the Hospice and Palliative RN

Fifth Edition, 2022
ISBN: 978-1-934654-12-5

Study Guide for the Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse
Study Guide for the Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse

First Edition, 2023
ISBN-13: 978-1-934-65413-2

Scope, Standards, and Competencies for the Hospice and Palliative RN and APRN
Scope, Standards, and Competencies for the Hospice and Palliative RN and APRN

First Edition, 2025
ISBN: 979-8-9910211-5-9

Hospice and Palliative Care Orientation Guide for RNs and APRNs

Hospice and Palliative Care Orientation Guide for RNs and APRNs

2025