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
Gender-Diverse Care
Recorded webinar of AAPPN’s Master Class with Dr. Linda Gromko, MD, and Cory Grandinetti, MA, OTR/L, available now!
CAYA Specialty Group
Interested in a pediatric group that spans ages from 2 to 32? Join the next CAYA meeting on August 23, 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 September 6, 2022.
East King County Chapter Meeting
East King County Chapter is on summer break The next meeting is Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Meet Heather Buzbee, MSN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC
Heather Buzbee’s desire to contribute is reflected in her professional work as a pediatric nurse and in her contributions to the profession as a volunteer and educator.
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Annual Conference – Save the Date
We’re back at the beautiful Bastyr campus in Kenmore on October 8.
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.