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The Society of Psychiatric 
Advanced Practice Nurses


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The Society of Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses, founded in 1972, was the first professional nursing body in the country to certify clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric nursing. Today, the Society includes all psychiatric advanced practice nurses, both psychiatric nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in advanced practice nursing. The Society continues to advocate and lobby for psychiatric advanced practice nurses in practicing to the fullest scope of their training and education, upholding the standards of excellence for psychiatric mental-health nursing and to promote the delivery of high quality professional care to clients, their families and the community. Learn More


Our Mission

To foster excellence in psychiatric advanced practice nursing

Our Purpose

To provide ongoing support to our members

Our Goals

To advocate high quality professional care to clients, their families and the community by:

  • Promoting professional development through continuing education, networking, award recognition
  • Providing member support through peer supervision and mentoring
  • Enhancing communication and professional collaboration among healthcare providers.
  • Educating consumers regarding issues of mental health.
  • Monitoring trends and needs in mental healthcare and influencing public policy




       


Society of Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses

Tel/Fax: (877) 727-6283

759 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 205 

West Caldwell, NJ 07006


psychapn@gmail.com
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