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Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation

HPNF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides professional development opportunities to members of the hospice and palliative care team.

We depend on the generous spirit of donors to financially support our mission. Mission: Support hospice and palliative research, education, and leadership development to advance expert nursing care. Vision: Every person living with serious illness receives equitable, comprehensive, and innovative hospice and palliative nursing care. Learn more at hpnf.org.

04/28/2026

Apply for the HPNF Individual Education Scholarship!

HPNF offers five Individual Education Scholarships each year to provide financial assistance for hospice and palliative care nurses and nursing assistants who are earning new nursing licenses or academic degrees.

Apply by June 15, 2026: https://advancingexpertcare.smapply.org/prog/hpnf_individual_education_scholarship/

04/24/2026

Earlier this week, HPNF’s Florence Wald Champions joined in the celebration of HPNA’s 40th anniversary with a delightful virtual tea party! A heartfelt thank you to Ola at ASAMI for hosting a fun and engaging virtual tea tasting experience that brought us together in celebration.

Learn more about HPNA’s 40th anniversary and how you can join the celebration. https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpna40/

04/21/2026

As the 2026 HPNA Annual Conference approaches, we’re reminiscing about last year’s out of this world HPNF Reception.

This year, get ready to step into the savanna for the Circle of Care Reception. Join us as HPNF celebrates the strength, compassion, and dedication of hospice and palliative care nurses with a signature cocktail, savanna-inspired bites, and a little Hakuna Matata on the dance floor. Only a few spaces left, don't miss out!

Register Now! https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26HPNACONF

04/19/2026

Today we celebrate the birthday of Florence Wald, whose compassion, courage, and commitment to dignified, patient‑centered care continue to inspire us every day. In her honor, we’re proud to celebrate HPNF’s Florence Wald Champions, who carry her legacy forward. 💙

Join us in celebrating Florence’s life and impact by becoming a Florence Wald Champion and helping ensure her vision lives on for generations to come. https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/florence-wald-champions/

04/14/2026

Raising $40,000 for the Next 40 Years!

In 2026, HPNA celebrates 40 years. To honor this milestone and the many accomplishments along the way, the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) is raising $40,000 to invest in the future.

These funds will help continue to impact the careers of thousands of nurses, expand access to grants and scholarships that support education and certification, and advance initiatives and research that strengthen communities and elevate hospice and palliative care.

Donate here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpna40/

04/09/2026

Have you secured your spot for the HPNF Circle of Care Reception at the 2026 HPNA Annual Conference? Space is limited, don’t miss this special evening! Join fellow hospice and palliative care nurses for a memorable night celebrating the connection, compassion, and community that define your work every day.

Enjoy a signature cocktail, savor savanna inspired bites, and embrace a little Hakuna Matata fun as HPNF honors the strength and dedication that make your work so meaningful.

Learn more here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/2026-hpna-annual-conference/

04/08/2026

Celebrate 40 years of impact with HPNF during an exclusive live conversation with Hospice Nursejulie, a nationally recognized RN/BSN, bestselling author, and social media influencer.

In this special one-hour virtual event, Julie will share insights from her nursing journey, meaningful experiences in hospice care, and reflections from her bestselling book Nothing to Fear, exploring how embracing honest conversations about death can help us live more fully.

Register here: https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=HPNF26SA&WebsiteKey=6b0295e5-0963-4c60-8e5b-402f10108009

04/03/2026

Applications are now open for the HPNF Individual Education Scholarship!

HPNF offers five Individual Education Scholarships each year to provide financial assistance for hospice and palliative care nurses and nursing assistants who are earning new nursing licenses or academic degrees.

Apply by June 15, 2026: https://advancingexpertcare.smapply.org/prog/hpnf_individual_education_scholarship/

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.

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.

03/25/2026

Donate $40 to the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) by March 31, 2026 and be entered to win free registration for the must-attend workshop, Better Living Through Chemis-tree: Pharmacology Rooted in Comfort Care with Alexandra L. McPherson PharmD, MPH and Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM!

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

03/24/2026

There are only a couple of days left to apply for the ELNEC Train-the-Trainer Course Scholarship.

Hear from our 2025 ELNEC Train-the-Trainer Scholarship recipient, Lisa Holloway, MSN, RN, CNE, CMSRN, GERO-BC, and ELNEC Trainer on why she loved attending the ELNEC Train-the-Trainer Course.

Interested in applying for the ELNEC Train-the-Trainer Scholarship? Submit your application by March 31, 2026 here: https://advancingexpertcare.smapply.org/prog/hpnf_conference_scholarships/

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400 Lydia Street, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA
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+14127879301

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http://hpnf.org/

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What We Do, How We Do It!

The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF), through its diverse career advancement opportunities, contributes to excellence in hospice and palliative care. We provide academic, conference, certification and research scholarships to qualified nurses at all levels, and support major initiatives of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association and the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center, benefiting their members and certificants. As a charitable organization, HPNF is grateful to its many individual, corporate and foundation donors who provide support annually.

Visit advancingexpertcare.org/give-now to learn more about how you can make a difference through your charitable contribution to advance hospice and palliative nursing care.

Or, view opportunities and apply now at advancingexpertcare.org/grants-scholarships for 2019 scholarships, grants, and awards available uniquely through HPNF!