Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

Join HPNA for its Spring Pharmacology Workshop and earn up to 3.75 NCPD Contact Hours and 3.75 Category 1 Pharm Credits. Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM, and a team of clinical experts present: Down on the Pharm: Contemporary Issues in Pharmacopalliation. Friday, April 4, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET | Virtual Register today! https://bit.ly/41YDQF7

Starting now! HPNA’s Clinical Lecture Series, “I am Better Because you are Here” Advances and Gaps in Hospice and Pain Management - Past, Present, and Future, presented by HPNA & HPNF President Masako Mayahara, RN, PhD, FAAN, CHPN, FPCN® This session explores the evolution of pain management in hospice and palliative care through a collaborative and reflective lens. #hapc25

Congratulations to the following 2025 award recipients who were recognized today! 🎉 Carol Gallo 2025 HPNA Champion Award Vanessa Battista, DNP, MBA, MS, CPNP-PC, CHPPN®, FPCN®, FAAN 2025 HPNA Distinguished Nursing Practice Award Judy Paice, PhD, RN, ACHPN®, FAAN, FASCO 2025 HPNA Vanguard Award Nancy Dias, PhD, MSN, RN, FPCN® 2025 HPNA Volunteerism Award

Join us this morning in the ballroom to recognize HPNA’s 2025 award recipients 🎉 followed by the Opening Keynote: Conversations of Healing Amidst Moral Distress with Krista Tippett and Lucas Johnson from The On Being Project 👏 #hapc25

Even if it was a gamble, wanna bet on what I learned attending Lessons in Leadership Using the Art of Poker during a pre-conference session at the #hapc annual assembly? I was all in on this event hosted by Virginia (Ginger) Marshall, CEO of Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, and Holli Martinez. Thank you for the important reflections and significant takeaways that I’ll cash in on for our collaborative #palliative care efforts. Deal me in on the next hand. 

Your hard work deserves recognition! HPNA's annual awards recognize the work of all hospice and palliative care professionals from across the country, as well as friends of HPNA, HPCC, and HPNF. Consider nominating yourself or a colleague for an HPNA Award. The application is open through June 1. Apply today! https://bit.ly/42IewUe

Annual Assembly Pre-Conference Workshops have kicked off! Be sure to use #hapc25 and share your photos with us!

ELNEC Train-the-Trainer courses provide nurses with education in hospice and palliative nursing, preparing them to serve as instructors teaching this critical information to other nurses in the specialty. Join HPNA on June 26 & 27 for ELNEC Train-the-Trainer Core or Communication! The deadline for early bird registration is April 30. Learn more - https://bit.ly/4jBUxMR *HPNF has scholarships available for HPNA members to attend. The deadline to apply is March 31. Learn more https://bit.ly/40PtmXr

Last week, we held a virtual celebration to recognize our 2025 Emerging Leaders. We are fortunate to be able to work with this a dedicated group of compassionate hospice and palliative care leaders. Learn more about the Emerging Leaders - https://bit.ly/4hgux8l

A new episode of the Palliative Perspective Podcast is out now! Join host Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN, FAANP, and Rachel Wells, PhD, MSN, RN, CNL, as they explore two innovative projects—Project UPHOLDS (Utilizing Palliative care for Heart failure Optimized using Lay navigators to Decrease Suffering) and Project ADAPT HF (ADdressing All Pain Through navigator-led palliative care optimized for Heart Failure)—which focus on utilizing community-based lay navigators to optimize palliative care for heart failure, especially among older Black adults. They delve into the importance of shared decision-making and how co-designed interventions are shaping pain management trials, with a special emphasis on inclusivity and addressing under-representation in research. Are you attending Annual Assembly this week? Join Dr. Rachel Wells and Dr. Shena Gazaway as they present their work - Project ADAPT HF - on Thursday afternoon. 🎧 Listen now! https://bit.ly/42G8LX1