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.
Thank you to those who attended our 2021 Annual Conference. If you were not able to attend, register now for the recorded version to receive 7.25 ANCC-approved CEs.
All conference registrants will have access to the conference recordings available in late October.
Sessions offer new research outcomes and evidence-based tools to support your practice. Topics include:
- Targeting the endocrine system for anxiety and mood disorders
- Ethno-Psychopharmacology
- Strategies to enhance charting
- Suicide and self-harm prevention
- ADHD throughout the lifetime
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
CAYA Specialty Group
Interested in a pediatric group that spans ages from 2 to 32? Join the CAYA Specialty Group. The next meeting is Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
In Memoriam
Barbara Carol Minchin, MSN, ARNP, an early member and strong supporter of the AAPPN, passed away on August 31.
East King County Chapter
The East King County Chapter is on winter break. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
Rural Practice Group
Do you work in a rural area? Join the AAPPN Rural Practice Group meeting on Tuesday, December 2.
Support the future of our profession
AAPPN is proud to support two vital efforts which will grow the future of our profession and protect mental health care in our communities.
Meet Our 2021 Award Recipients
Celebrate our remarkable award recipients!
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.