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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.

02/04/2026

Meet the 2023 Sigma Foundation for Nursing/HPNF End-of-Life Nursing Care Research Grant recipient, Avery C. Bechthold, BSN, and learn more about her project, “A mixed methods exploration of the values elicitation experiences of patients with an LVAD and their family caregivers,” here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/sdc_download/15122/?key=fbiuoa33b761snjudfk7pok9ciu9qr

Application are now open! Apply here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/sigma-foundation-for-nursing-hpnf-end-of-life-nursing-care-research-grant/

02/01/2026

February is Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and lasting impact of Black leaders, innovators, and communities.

01/27/2026

Join us in Celebrating HPNA’s 40th Anniversary!

Donate $40 to the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation by March 31, 2026 and be entered to win a free registration for the workshop, Better Living Through Chemis-tree: Pharmacology Rooted in Comfort Care!

Your support of HPNF allows us to not only celebrate 40 years of impact — but to invest in the next 40. Learn more here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpnf/sp26free/

01/23/2026

Thank you to HPNF Emerging Leader Scott Nguy, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ACHPN® for leading an inspiring discussion on finding your flow at the Emerging Professionals Social Hour.

It was the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with peers, and reflect on purpose while growing as leaders in palliative care.

01/16/2026

Applications are open for the Sigma Foundation for Nursing/HPNF End-of-Life Nursing Care Research Grant!

Created with the goal of encouraging contributions to the advancement of nursing care through research, one grant of up to $10,000 will be awarded annually. Proposals for pilot and/or developmental research may be submitted for the grant.

Learn more here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/sigma-foundation-for-nursing-hpnf-end-of-life-nursing-care-research-grant/

01/12/2026

Join the HPNF Awards Selection Committee and help give away more than 60 scholarships and grants each year! HPNF is seeking new committee members to serve from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028.

Deadline to apply is January, 23, 2026: https://community.advancingexpertcare.org/volunteeropportunities/opportunities-list-public/volunteer-opportunity-details?VolunteerOpportunityKey=4960400c-33fd-4615-8dde-019b9ea0fc65&CommunityKey=6b9d8e99-860b-40f3-b5c5-b0121806d5c8&returnurl=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advancingexpertcare.org%2Fvolunteeropportunities%2Fopportunities-list-public%3FPage%3D1%26CommunityKey%3D00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

01/08/2026

Join HPNF on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the Emerging Professionals Social Hour, Finding the Flow in Your Work.

Designed for new nursing professionals in hospice and palliative care, this series offers a welcoming space to unwind and connect with peers. Hosted by HPNF Emerging Leader Scott Nguy, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ACHPN®, the conversation will focus on finding purpose in your work and growing as a leader in palliative care.

Register now: https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26ELSH

01/05/2026

HPNF is proud to introduce its 2026 Board of Directors:

🔹President – Rikki Hooper, MBA, MSN, FNP-BC, ACHPN®, NE-BC, FPCN®
🔹President-Elect – Mansara Hassan, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C
🔹Secretary – Jennifer Feagan, DNP, ACAGNP-BC, ACHPN®
🔹Treasurer – Craig Durie, CRNP, DNP, ACHPN®, RNFA
🔹Past President – Masako Mayahara, PhD, RN, FAAN, FPCN®, CHPN®
🔹Nataly Bailey, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN®
🔹Amy Beasley, PhD, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, CHPN®
🔹Tracy Fasolino, PhD, FNP-BC, ACHPN®, FPCN®
🔹Shelli Feder, PhD, APRN, FNP-C, ACPN, FPCN®, FAAN
🔹Amy Jacobs, MSN, RN
🔹Scott Nguy, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ACHPN®
🔹Blake J. Tobias Jr., MHCI, MS, HA-ODL

Read more - https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/news/hpna-and-hpnf-announce-2026-board-of-directors/

12/22/2025

Motivation Monday!

This holiday season, remember to care for yourself. Prioritizing your own well-being allows you to continue giving your best to others.

12/19/2025

Hear from the HPNF stars that light up our universe!

Heidi Seaberg received the Sandra Lee Schafer Certification Scholarship.

She shared "Receiving this award validates the importance of our work and motivates me to continue sharing my knowledge and passion with others to advance the field."

Donate today to HPNF and help support hospice and palliative nurses so they can continue to grow, lead, and provide exceptional care when it matters most: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/get-involved/hpnf-annual-appeal-25/

12/09/2025

Hear from the HPNF stars that light up our universe!

Rachael Alexander received the Individual Education Scholarship.

When reflecting on the scholarship’s impact, she shared, “It motivates me to continue striving for excellence in both clinical practice and research, with the goal of influencing palliative care policy and care delivery in a meaningful way.”

Donate today to HPNF and help support hospice and palliative nurses so they can continue to grow, lead, and provide exceptional care when it matters most: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/get-involved/hpnf-annual-appeal-25/

12/08/2025

Wishing you a safe and happy holidays!

Please note that our office will be closed from December 25 through January 1 and will reopen on January 2.

Address

400 Lydia Street, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA
15276

Telephone

+14127879301

Website

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!