APNA, Iowa Chapter

07/31/2025

Time is ticking — don’t forget to apply for one of the Iowa Chapter’s scholarships!

07/31/2025

06/24/2025

06/05/2025

‼️Have you applied for a scholarship yet?‼️

Your APNA Iowa Chapter is thrilled to offer two scholarship opportunities exclusively to its chapter members!

Education Scholarship
One $500 scholarship awarded
Eligibility Requirements:
APNA Iowa Chapter member (if not a current member, you may join and then submit the application)
Current student pursuing LPN, RN, APRN, or nursing-related advanced education

Nursing Continuing Professional Development Scholarship
Two $250 scholarships awarded
Eligibility Requirements:
APNA Iowa Chapter member (if not a current member, you may join and then submit the application)
Maintain an active license as an LPN, RN, and/or APRN

View additional requirements and submit your application at the link below!
Deadline: August 15

Please reach out to chaptersupport@apna.org with questions.

We look forward to reviewing your applications!

04/08/2025

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Leading isn’t always easy, but it is crucial. When psychiatric-mental health nurses unite, we can make a real difference.

In her latest message, APNA President Joyce Shea reveals how coming together and applying our unique strengths drives care forward. Ready to help shape the future of care excellence?

03/06/2025

A member-driven community promoting education, supporting nurses, and advancing the care and treatment of mental health disorders.

02/18/2025

🔊 Calling all future psychiatric-mental health nurses! (And those who know them!)

The APNA Board of Directors Student Scholarship, supported by an educational grant from Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC., champions the future of PMH nurses each year by providing up to 30 pre-licensure/undergraduate and graduate nursing students with:

☑️ One year of complimentary APNA membership
✈️ Registration, travel, and lodging to attend the APNA 39th Annual Conference
🤝 A nationwide network of experienced PMH nurses

Support your career! Applications due by April 1. Apply now: https://www.apna.org/bod-scholarship

12/26/2024

🌟 The 2024 APNA Annual Awards recipients – nominated by their colleagues – were recognized for their excellence at the 38th Annual Conference in October.

🏅 Who will you honor in 2025 with a nomination?

👉 Recognize an exceptional APNA member raising the bar in psychiatric-mental health nursing. Let’s celebrate their dedication and excellence — make sure to complete your nomination by January 6: https://www.apna.org/annualawards

10/08/2024

Who is attending the conference this year?

🏇 Race right in! Attendees can now log into the APNA 38th Annual Conference event site. For info about logging into the event site and to get prepared, check your email (including spam folders) or go to http://apna.org/annualconference. You can set your conference agenda, download session handouts, and start connecting with colleagues!

⏱️ Haven’t registered yet? You still can! Go to the link above and join in person or via livestream for a day – or all four days! – of the premiere event for psychiatric-mental health nurses.

09/06/2024

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