AAPPN is Washington state’s professional home for advanced practice psychiatric nurses.
With more than 250 clinical and student members—from Bellingham to Richland, from Vancouver to Spokane—AAPPN is the only organization specifically dedicated to the profession in our state.
AAPPN serves members and the professional community through:
- Advocacy: protecting your profession and advocating for mental health care
- Career Cultivation: providing resources and programs to enhance your practice
- Connection: bringing members together share resources, learn new skills, and build friendships
- Education: conducting CE programs designed specifically for psychiatric ARNPs
Legislative Updates
During the session, the Legislative Committee meets every Thursday evening. Read the latest update on bills AAPPN supports.
CAYA Specialty Group
Interested in a pediatric group that spans ages from 2 to 32? Join the CAYA Specialty Group.
Ethics Master Class
Registration now open for “Washington Mandatory Reporting and Duty to Warn in the Age of Telehealth” Master Class with Eric Ström, JD, MA, LMHC, on May 22.
East King County Chapter is online
The East King County Chapter meeting is on Wednesday, March 17.
Billing in 2021
The next members-only AAPPN Open House is on Wednesday, March 31.
Spokane Chapter Meeting
The Spokane Chapter meeting is on Wednesday, April 7.
Membership in AAPPN can provide a sense of belonging and avenues for connection with your peers.
It helps you build upon your clinical skills and grow your practice.
And it includes you in an active professional community working to protect your profession in Olympia.
Join us to advance your practice, enhance your career, and strengthen our community.