Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation

10/06/2025

October 6-10 is Pediatric Nurses Week. Thank you to our members, certificants, and friends. for the work you do each day. Your compassion for working with seriously ill pediatric patients and their families is unmatched.

10/03/2025

Learn 5 Reasons People use DAFs to Support HPNF!

On DAF Day, October 9, you can use your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to support Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation and help us support hospice and palliative research, education, and leadership development to advance expert nursing care..

Learn how you can join us this upcoming DAF Day: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/planned-giving-2/

09/29/2025

Motivation Monday!

09/26/2025

Where in the galaxy is HPNA’s CEO, Virginia (Ginger) Marshall, MSN, ACNP-BC, ACHPN®, FPCN®, sporting her one-of-a-kind custom shoes by artist Sierato Clothing Co.?

Last week in Washington, DC for the Hill Briefing, Ginger paused to take in a view of the capital that was truly out of this world. 🚀

Want a pair of your own custom-painted shoes designed just for you? Now’s your chance! Enter the HPNF raffle for only $20 here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpnf/hpnf-custom-kicks/

09/17/2025

Are you attending HPNA's Annual Conference in Disney Springs this October? Join the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation for an out-of-this-world evening at the "To Infinity and Beyond Reception."

Fuel the future of hospice and palliative care as we celebrate the caregivers whose compassion shines brighter than the stars. 100% of registration fees support HPNF grants, scholarships, and research that launch our profession forward.

Reserve your spot today and get ready to lift off into a night of appreciation, laughter, and adventure! https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/Event.aspx?EventKey=HPNF25

09/17/2025

We are proud to share that HPNA has been awarded the prestigious Brandon Hall Group™ Silver Award for Excellence in the Best Association Professional Development Program category.

This honor recognizes the HPNA Palliative Care BASICS series, generously funded by HPNF, and underscores our shared commitment to advancing education and strengthening the future of hospice and palliative care.

Read the full press release here:

The 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® recognizes best practices for initiatives in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Performance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Future of Work.

09/12/2025

🌟 Big thanks to Hospice Nursejulie, social media star, supporter, and generous HPNF donor, for creating a online class designed to guide patients and families through every step of the hospice journey and the dying process. She’s making it even more accessible with an exclusive 70% off discount using the code: HospiceNurseJulie 💜 👉 Learn more and register here:

A Guide to End of Life, Hospice Care, Grief and More with Hospice Nurse Julie

09/03/2025

There are only 150 tickets available for this out of the world experience, and we're running out of space!

Join the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation for the "To Infinity and Beyond Reception – Powered by Empower" at the 2025 HPNA Annual Conference. On October 27, HPNF will celebrate under the stars with a stellar signature cocktail, cosmic bites, and a DJ spinning tunes that will keep the galaxy grooving. ✨

A special thank you to Empower for sponsoring the To Infinity and Beyond Reception.

Register now to reserve your spot! https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/iCore/Staff_Dashboards/Specific_Event/Event_Dashboard.aspx?EventKey=HPNF25&WebsiteKey=6b0295e5-0963-4c60-8e5b-402f10108009

09/01/2025

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your patients, their families, and the field of hospice and palliative care. Happy Labor Day!

08/27/2025

Last Chance to Apply!

HPNF offers up to eight annual scholarships for HPNA members to attend ELNEC or Pediatric ELNEC Train-the-Trainer courses.

Apply for the ELNEC Train-the-Trainer Scholarship by September 1, 2025: https://advancingexpertcare.smapply.org/.../hpnf.../

08/26/2025

Hear from 2025 HPNF Scholarship Recipient Andionie Rapiz, BSN, RN, BN, who lives in western Australia, as he shares what this support means to him:

"This scholarship means so much. It recognizes my commitment to palliative care and supports my transition into this important field within aged care."

HPNF is proud to support our global nursing community. Discover all the scholarships available through HPNF: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/grants-and-scholarships/

Watch Andionie’s video here: https://voicesofhpna.gv-one.com/video.html?v=Xx_Ee652LGQ=&token=39ef4a69d4083f57970b33d5e577912f

Andionie Rapiz shares what receiving the HPNF Scholarship for HPNA Membership means to him.

08/25/2025

Member Spotlight!

Congratulations to Kofi Agyei, MSc, recipient of the Sigma/HPNF End-of-Life Nursing Care Research Grant, for the project titled “Healthcare Clinicians Practices and Perspectives Regarding Communication with Patients Who Have Advanced Cancer.”