AAPPN is Washington state’s professional home for advanced practice psychiatric nurses.
With more than 350 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 nurse practitioners
Member Profiles
AAPPN members take the time to partner with clients to help them achieve their own goals. They integrate biological, psychological, social, and spiritual elements to treat the whole person. Many are involved in clinical research to improve mental health care.
We are honored to spotlight a few of our amazing members.
Meet Miguel De La Mora, DNP, PMHNP-BC
“Starting a business is hard. The goal of the monthly Private Practice group is to help ease all the steps.”
Meet Gregory Saunders, DNP, PMHNP
“The therapeutic alliance with patients is what I love the most about my work. I’m always working with them to move the needle forward.”
Meet Nina Ramsey, AAPPN Emeritus Member
“When [AAPPN’s] journey began, I wasn’t certain what would happen. I’m very pleased that AAPPN is continuing its original mission to protect our scope of practice, provide education and support to psychiatric NPs, and promote leadership skills.”
News & Updates
Register Today for the 2026 AAPPN Annual Conference
Join us at the 2026 AAPPN Annual Conference on October 10 in Lynnwood, WA. We’ll take a deep dive into obesity medicine, functional medicine, ketogenic metabolic therapy, and hormones and mental health. ANCC CEs available.
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CAYA Specialty Group
The CAYA Specialty Group is a pediatric group that spans ages from 2 to 32. The next meeting is August 25, 2026.
Private Practice Group
The Private Practice Group is a supportive environment for members in private practice. Our next meeting is September 7, 2026.
New Practitioner Group
The New Practitioner Group is a supportive fellowship for for all new, newish, and even seasoned psychiatric ARNPs. Our next meeting is September 9, 2026.
Case Discussion Group
The Case Discussion provides meaningful discussion surrounding challenging and interesting cases. Our next meeting is September 14, 2026.
Rural Practice Group
AAPPN’s Rural Practice Group is on summer break in July and August. Our next meeting is September 16, 2026.
Become a Member
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.