Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

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.

02/13/2026

It's not too late! Register for a 2026 Annual Assembly Pre-Conference Session.

Hear from Joshua Borris, PharmD, MS, BCGP as he previews his 2026 Annual Assembly Pre Conference session, Innovative Approaches to Symptom Management in Hospice and Palliative Care.

With a focus on practical applications, this session will offer actionable insights to improve patient comfort. Register here: https://assemblyhapc26.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?pfp=FullSchedule

02/12/2026

Introducing our 2026 HPNA Volunteerism Award winner Jeannette Kates, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, FPCN®.

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

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

Get ready for the Day One Closing Keynote at the 2026 HPNA Annual Conference: Finding Your Folks: The Importance of Buil...
02/11/2026

Get ready for the Day One Closing Keynote at the 2026 HPNA Annual Conference: Finding Your Folks: The Importance of Building Social Networks as Palliative Care Clinicians with Shena Gazaway, PhD, MSN, RN, CHPN®, FPCN®, Brandon M. Varilek, PhD, RN, CCTC, CNE®, CHPN®, FPCN®, and Rachel Wells, PhD, MSN, RN, CNL, CHPN®, FPCN®.

This session highlights the emotional demands of palliative and hospice care, especially for solo clinicians, researchers, and small teams, and the resulting risks of burnout, isolation, and moral injury.

View the full schedule here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/2026-hpna-annual-conference-schedule/

02/10/2026

Hear from Kathy Perko, MS, PPCNP BC, CHPPN®, CPON, CPLC®, FPCN®, FAPHON as she previews her 2026 Annual Assembly Pre Conference session, Beyond the Script: Educating for Empathy and Impact in Serious Illness Communication.

Join Kathy and six other interdisciplinary palliative care experts on March 4, 2026 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. PST

Register here: https://assemblyhapc26.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?pfp=FullSchedule

02/10/2026

Introducing our 2026 HPNA Champion Award winner Ottamissiah (Missy) Moore, BSN, RN, WCC, DWC, CHPN®, CGNC.

This award recognizes an individual or organization who has made a significant impact on hospice and palliative care through advocacy, community involvement, or practice.

The 2027 HPNA Awards application window is open. Apply today! https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/get-involved/hpna-awards/

This week, the House and Senate finally passed the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill. The legisl...
02/06/2026

This week, the House and Senate finally passed the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill. The legislation contains critical items, including research funding and telehealth, that can be considered positive movement for the hospice and palliative care community.

Read more here to find several specific areas of interest for members of HPNA included in the bill: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/news/government-funding-bill-passed-this-week/

Early-Bird pricing ends March 20, 2026!✨Don’t miss your chance to save on registration for the 2026 HPNA Annual Conferen...
02/06/2026

Early-Bird pricing ends March 20, 2026!✨

Don’t miss your chance to save on registration for the 2026 HPNA Annual Conference, taking place May 7–8 in magical Disney Springs, FL. Enjoy an unforgettable educational experience created especially for nurses in the hospice and palliative care field.

Register by the Early-Bird deadline and be entered to win a $500 Disney gift card: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/2026-hpna-annual-conference/

Meet HPNA’s Volunteer of the Month: Erica Frechman, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN®, NEA-BC, FPCN®!Erica is an Assistant Professo...
02/03/2026

Meet HPNA’s Volunteer of the Month: Erica Frechman, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN®, NEA-BC, FPCN®!

Erica is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the Section on Gerontology and Geriatrics at Advocate Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She has contributed her time and expertise to HPNA through numerous volunteer roles, including serving as a member and chair of the HPNA FPCN® Engagement and Selection Committee, a member of the HPNA Research Advisory Council, Co-Chair of the HPNA Emerging Scholars SIG, a member of the HPNA Advance Care Planning Task Force, and a member of the AAHPN and HPNA Annual Assembly Planning Committee.

When asked about being her volunteer experience, she explained "I have had wonderful volunteer experiences with HPNA that have enriched my professional career as a clinician, leader, and researcher."

Thank you for the incredible work you do, Erica!

Kick off February with the newest episode of the HPNA Palliative Perspective Podcast, Inclusive Learning as a Disruptor:...
02/02/2026

Kick off February with the newest episode of the HPNA Palliative Perspective Podcast, Inclusive Learning as a Disruptor: Redefining How Health Care Learns.

Jillian Russell, MSN, RN, NPDA-BC® ,Vanessa Cameron, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CNL , and Jennifer Bodine, DNP, MHA, RN, NPDA-BC®, CEN —creators of Disruptor Diaries and leaders in nursing professional development—share insights on how inclusive learning can transform health care education, clinical practice, and the workforce.

Listen here: https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/inclusive-learning-as-a-disruptor-redefining-how-health-care-learns/

Application are now open for the Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing (FPCN®) designation!The Fellow in Palliative Care Nur...
02/02/2026

Application are now open for the Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing (FPCN®) designation!

The Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing (FPCN®) designation is bestowed upon HPNA members who have made significant contributions to HPNA, HPCC, and/or HPNF. It represents a prestigious recognition of exceptional expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing the field of palliative and hospice nursing.

Learn more and apply today: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/get-involved/fellows-in-palliative-care/

Your hard work deserves recognition! The 2027 HPNA Awards application window is now open. Take this opportunity to celeb...
02/02/2026

Your hard work deserves recognition! The 2027 HPNA Awards application window is now open. Take this opportunity to celebrate excellence and be recognized for the contributions you've made to our profession.

Consider nominating yourself or a colleague for an award. The application is open through June 1, 2026.

Apply today! https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/get-involved/hpna-awards/

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