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
Volunteer in 2020!
The Membership and Legislative Committees are recruiting members!
2020 Lobby Day
AAPPN’s 2020 Lobby Day is Tuesday, January 22.
Nominate a Colleague for an AAPPN Award
Is there someone you would like to see recognized as a star of our profession? Nominate them for an AAPPN Award!
2020 Spring Conference
The 2020 AAPPN Spring Conference is Saturday, March 28.
Seattle Chapter Meeting
The Seattle Chapter meets on Tuesday, January 21.
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.