International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses

11/27/2025

As many of our members celebrate Thanksgiving, ISPN gives thanks for our global community of psychiatric–mental health nurses. 🌏💫

Every day, across continents and cultures, our members bring understanding, dignity, and healing to individuals and families. This season, we’re reminded that gratitude knows no borders — and compassion connects us all. 🕊️

Thank you for all you do. 💙

11/24/2025

11/21/2025

Caregivers give so much of themselves — sometimes they forget to pause and breathe 💜 ISPN Member, Dr. Kemi Shodunke reminds us to take time for yourself — see her message below.

This month, let’s remember: you can’t pour from an empty cup. Take time for yourself. Rest is part of caring. 🌿

11/19/2025

Do you know or are you an ISPN member with exceptional creativity and effectiveness in curriculum development, teaching strategies, student recruitment and support, educational outreach, and/or other activities by a psychiatric-mental health nurse educator viewed as a mentor and role model by colleagues and students?

Apply or submit a nomination for the ISPN Education Award today: https://www.ispn-psych.org/2026_award_nominations
The deadline is January 9, 2026!

11/18/2025

👋 Together Tuesday is here! This week we’re traveling to Japan to meet Rie Chiba, RN, PHN, PhD, a psychiatric–mental health nurse making an impact in research on personal recovery at Kyoto University. 💙

From Japan to every corner of the globe, ISPN members are united in compassion and care. 🌍

11/13/2025

🌿 ISPN + ANCC: Partnering to Strengthen Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Excellence

The International Society of Psychiatric Nurses (ISPN) is proud to partner with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to support every stage of your professional journey as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Through this collaboration, ISPN members receive an exclusive discount on ANCC certification and renewal fees—an investment in your professional credibility and lifelong growth.

✅ Preparing for certification? ANCC offers PMHNP Board Prep resources designed to help you feel confident and ready to succeed.

💬 Share your story! ANCC invites nurses to highlight their journey and impact through the Stories of Inspiration—celebrating the compassion, resilience, and innovation of psychiatric-mental health nurses everywhere.

🤝 Get involved: ANCC is also seeking PMHNP subject matter experts to serve as volunteers—helping shape exam content, maintain standards of excellence, and ensure that the PMHNP voice remains strong at the certification table.

Together, ISPN and ANCC are committed to advancing excellence, leadership, and advocacy across psychiatric-mental health nursing.

🔗 Learn more about these opportunities and your member discount at https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner/

Apply for the ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC) [formerly known as Family Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner]

11/12/2025

✨Member Spotlight!✨
This month's featured member is our 2025 Psychiatric Mental Health Advocacy Award Winner Leslie Carpenter.

Hear from Leslie and ISPN President Dr. Dan Wesemann as they discuss her advocacy work and recognize November as National Family Caregiver Month.

For this month’s spotlight, we’re excited to share access with both members and non-members.
Watch now: https://www.ispn-psych.org/member-spotlight-leslie-carpenter

11/12/2025

Recognize leadership in advancing diversity and equity—nominate yourself or an ISPN member today!
The award winner will present the Diversity/Equity Lecture at the following year's conference!

Nominate today - https://www.ispn-psych.org/2026_award_nominations
Deadline is January 9, 2026

11/10/2025

📣Be sure to catch the ISPN Webinar happening this week!

Join us for "Adolescent Substance Use: Details Psychiatric Nurses Need to Know ," presented by Angela Nash PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, CARN-AP, FIAAN.

📅Wednesday, November 12
🕛11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT/12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.ispn-psych.org/11122025-webinar

11/06/2025

✨Member Spotlight!✨
This month's featured member is our 2025 Psychiatric Mental Health Advocacy Award Winner Leslie Carpenter.

Hear from Leslie and ISPN President Dr. Dan Wesemann as they discuss her advocacy work and recognize November as National Family Caregiver Month.
https://www.ispn-psych.org/memberspotlight