AAPPN is Washington state’s professional home for advanced practice psychiatric nurses.
With more than 300 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
Announcing the 2022 Award Recipients
Our 2022 award recipients are a gift to our association and our profession. We are proud to recognize the stars in our midst!
CAYA Specialty Group
Interested in a pediatric group that spans ages from 2 to 32? Join the next CAYA meeting on October 25, 2022.
2022 Conference – Register Today!
AAPPN is back in-person on October 8! Connect with friends while earning 5 pharmacotherapeutic CEs at the AAPPN 2022 Annual Conference.
East King County Chapter Meeting
The next East King County Chapter is Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
Rural Practice Group
If you work in a rural area or are contemplating a rural practice, AAPPN’s Rural Practice Group is for you! The next meeting is October 4, 2022.
Meet Steven Pline, DNP, MBA
Steven Pline enjoys being engaged with a community to work toward a common goal.
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.