Join us at the 2026 AAPPN Annual Conference on October 10 in Lynnwood, WA. Registration closes Thursday, October 8.
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Case Discussion Group
The Case Discussion provides meaningful discussion surrounding challenging and interesting cases. Our next meeting is October 12, 2026.
Rural Practice Group
AAPPN’s Rural Practice Group is a place to share the joys and challenges of working in a rural community. Our next meeting is October 21, 2026.
CAYA Specialty Group
The CAYA Specialty Group is a pediatric group that spans ages from 2 to 32. The next meeting is October 27, 2026.
Private Practice Group
The Private Practice Group is a supportive environment for members in private practice. Our next meeting is November 2, 2026.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Take your PMHNP career to the next level with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s growing Behavioral Health Program in Longview, Washington.
In this dynamic role, you’ll provide psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacological treatment, crisis intervention, and care coordination for individuals facing significant mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges. You’ll collaborate with dedicated behavioral health professionals while maintaining the independence to exercise your clinical judgment and expertise.
With a salary range of $179,816 to $224,848, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to make a lasting difference in a community-focused setting, this is more than a job, it’s a chance to have a meaningful impact every day. Explore the full opportunity and discover how you can help advance behavioral health care and recovery.
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2026 Award Recipients
Our AAPPN award recipients are members who inspire, lead, and innovate. Join us in shining a spotlight on these outstanding advanced practice psychiatric nurses: Ashley Cerny, Nursing Excellence; Patty Fray, Outstanding Preceptor; Amy Renee, Outstanding New Practitioner; and Gregory Saunders, Outstanding Volunteer
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 November 11, 2026.
Amy Renee, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
For Amy, becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner,has been a rewarding feat and has also been a catalyst for her growth as an individual.
Patty Fray, ARNP, PMHNP
For Patty, being a preceptor reminds her to remain curious and never lose sight of why she chose her profession.
Ashley Cerny, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
While exploring career paths as a research assistant, Ashley described discovering the PMHNP profession as “love at first sight … the perfect combination of science, patient care, mental health, and autonomy.”
Gregory Saunders, DNP, PMHNP
It is fitting that Gregory earned recognition as a member of AAPPN’s Education Committee, which coordinates AAPPN’s conferences and master classes. “One thing becoming a PMHNP has reinforced for me is how much there is always left to learn.”