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Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

The national organization representing hospice and palliative nurses.

Mission: Advance nursing expertise in hospice and palliative care through education, advocacy, leadership, and research. Vision: Every person living with serious illness receives equitable, comprehensive, and innovative hospice and palliative nursing care.

04/03/2026

Call for Action: Ask your senators to support Title VIII funding by signing a Senate Dear Colleague letter!

The more signatures we can secure, the stronger the case we can make to Senate Appropriators to support the nursing community's funding request for FY 2027.

Learn more here: https://www.votervoice.net/EXPERTCARE/Campaigns/135926/Respond

04/02/2026

Meet HPNA’s Volunteer of the Month: Marika Haranis, DNP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACHPN®!

Marika is the Director of Palliative Care and Co-Leader of System Spiritual Care at UPMC. She has been actively involved with the Emerging Leaders Group, Membership Engagement Council, and the HPNA Mentorship Program.

When asked about her volunteer experience, she explained "My volunteer work with HPNA has been one of the most meaningful parts of my professional life. I’ve loved being involved with the Emerging Leaders group, especially hosting social hours that give members a place to connect and feel welcomed. Serving on the Membership Engagement Council has let me contribute to strengthening our community in a more intentional way, and reviewing abstracts for conferences has been a rewarding way to support high quality education in our field. I also make it a priority to be available as a mentor, because investing in others—especially those just finding their path in hospice and palliative care—feels like the most important contribution I can offer."

Thank you for the incredible work you do, Marika!

04/02/2026

Happy National Volunteer Month! Our volunteers are pivotal to the success of our organization. Thank you to all of our volunteers, past and present. We appreciate your time and commitment to advancing expert care in serious illness.

04/01/2026

Last chance to register!

Today is your final opportunity to save your spot for the upcoming workshop, Better Living Through Chemis-tree: Pharmacology Rooted in Comfort Care with Alexandra L. McPherson, PharmD, MPH and Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM.

This is a must-attend experience for nurses looking to strengthen their skills in person-centered comfort care. Plus, participants can earn NCPD and pharmacotherapeutic contact hours!

Registration closes TODAY April 1, 2026: https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/.../Event_Display...
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Unable to join live on April 3? No problem! You can still register to access the full recording and earn your continuing education credits at your convenience.

04/01/2026

What happens when the caregiver becomes the patient?

In the newest episode of Palliative Perspective Podcast, I’m Not Dead if I’m Still Talking: Behind the Film A Butterfly Has Been Released, filmmakers Barry Koch and Jason Zamer are joined by Angela Novas, Chief Medical Officer of the Hospice Foundation of America, for a meaningful conversation about the emotional and ethical realities of documenting such an intimate journey.

The documentary A Butterfly Has Been Released follows hospice nurse Allyson through the final 39 days of her life with brain cancer. Determined to turn her dying into a teaching moment, she hosts a living funeral, shares deep conversations with loved ones, and reflects on what it means to live fully until the end.

Listen now: https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/ep57-i-m-not-dead-if-i-m-still-talking-behind-the-film-a-butterfly-has-been-released/

03/31/2026

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER!

Donate $40 to the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) today and be entered to win free registration for the must-attend workshop, Better Living Through Chemis-tree: Pharmacology Rooted in Comfort Care with Alexandra McPherson and Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, BCPS!

Donate here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpnf/sp26free/

If you register for the workshop in advance and win the giveaway, you will be reimbursed the workshop registration fee.

03/31/2026

This Could Be You ✨

Join us May 7-8 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida for an unforgettable 2026 HPNA Annual Conference designed to elevate your practice and connect you with a community of hospice and palliative care nurses.

⏰ Early-Bird pricing ENDS TODAY! Register now to save your spot and your rate: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/2026-hpna-annual-conference/

We can’t wait to see you there!

03/30/2026

Hear directly from past attendees about their experiences at the HPNA Annual Conference and why you should attend this year.

Leave this conference feeling both professionally enriched and personally inspired, ready to continue making a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve.

ONE DAY remaining for early-bird pricing! Secure your discounted rate now: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/2026-hpna-annual-conference/

03/27/2026

The Better Living Through Chemis-tree: Pharmacology Rooted in Comfort Care workshop is just one week away!

Hear from one of the facilitators, Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM, as she shares a preview of what this in-depth, four-hour workshop will explore.

This is a must-attend experience for nurses looking to strengthen their skills in person-centered comfort care. Plus, participants can earn NCPD and pharmacotherapeutic contact hours!

Register by April 1, 2026 here: https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26PHARM

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Unable to join live on April 3? No problem! You can still register to access the full recording and earn your continuing education credits at your convenience.

03/27/2026

Apply for the 2027 HPNA Volunteerism Award!

This Award recognizes an HPNA volunteer who demonstrates an ongoing commitment to serve the mission of HPNA through volunteerism.

Apply by June 1, 2026: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpna-volunteerism-award/

03/26/2026

Are you interested in becoming a 2027 HPNA Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing (FPCN®)?

Join us for a free virtual FPCN® Office Hours session on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET. to ask questions and engage in discussion about the FPCN® designation.

Sign up here: https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26FPCN

03/25/2026

Introducing our 2026 HPNA Vanguard Award winner JoAnne Reifsnyder, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN!

This award recognizes a nursing leader who has advanced the field of hospice and palliative nursing and is someone who has made a major contribution that has a national impact on hospice and palliative care.

The 2027 Awards nomination form is open through June 1, 2026. Apply here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/get-involved/hpna-awards/

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