Health insurers have arbitrarily reduced reimbursement for ARNP services down to just 85% of their usual rates. In his Seattle Times op/ed Dr. Benjamin Danielson argues that inequities in reimbursement rates lead to inequities in care.
News & Updates
Legislative Update from Kristine Highlander
There is strength in numbers, and we need you to join in the effort!
Continue Reading Legislative Update from Kristine Highlander
Cast Your Ballot!
AAPPN members are invited to vote in our 2021 election. The deadline to cast your ballot is December 24, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific
In Memoriam
Barbara Carol Minchin, MSN, ARNP, an early member and strong supporter of the AAPPN, passed away on August 31.
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!
Cheryl Cooke, PhD, DNP, MN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Meet Cheryl L. Cooke, PhD, DNP, MN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Call for Nominations
The Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses is looking for volunteers to serve on the 2022 Board of Directors.
Your Profession, Your Association
As we enter the summer and I start the second half of my term as President, I’m resonating with the Elizabeth Andrews quote “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”
Leilani De Jong, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Meet Lani De Jong, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, AAPPN’s new East King County Chapter Chair.
Legislative Updates
Many of AAPPN’s legislative priorities passed during the 2021 legislative session!
Social Determinants of Health Workgroup
This year, the Bree Collaborative is examining Social Determinants of Health. Student Board Member Steven Pline is following the workgroup meetings for AAPPN.