Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

09/03/2026

Did you know HPNA is the only organization offering ELNEC Train-the-Trainer courses virtually?

The ELNEC Pediatric Train-the-Trainer Course is coming up December 3–4! This course provides nurses with education in palliative care, preparing them to teach the information to practicing nurses and other health care professionals.

Watch the video below to hear directly from facilitator Amy Haskamp, MSN, PCNS, CPON, CHPPN®, FPCN® and learn more about this upcoming course!

Early bird pricing ends September 30: https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=DEC26ELN2

09/02/2026

Register for this new learning opportunity with Dr. McPherson!

The workshop, Caring for Patients with Alzheimer's Disease (and their families) at End of Life, focuses on caring for individuals living with advanced Alzheimer's disease (AD) and supporting their caregivers.

This learning opportunity is open to all members of the interprofessional team. Share this opportunity with your colleagues today and register by 10/1: https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=WKSPDEM26

09/02/2026

Advocacy doesn't begin in the legislature—it begins wherever nurses use their voices to improve care.

In the newest episode of the Palliative Perspective Podcast, “Advocating Beyond the Bedside: Nursing Leadership in Health Policy," host Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN, FAANP, is joined by HPNA Advocacy Committee member Janelle Williamson MSN, NP-C, APRN, ACHPN®, FPCN, and Kansas State Representative Melissa Oropeza DNP, APRN, NP-C, CGRN.

Tune in to explore how nurses can influence health care at every level. From sharing patient stories and engaging in professional organizations to testifying on legislation and serving in elected office, they discuss the many ways nurses can shape policy and advance the profession.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-dkp87-1b4ba2e

08/31/2026

Prepare with confidence. Care with excellence. Anytime, anywhere.

HPNA presents the brand-new CHPNA® Certification Prep for Nursing Assistants course, designed for nursing assistants preparing for the CHPNA® exam or seeking a solid introduction to their role on the hospice and palliative care interprofessional team.

This interactive course aligns with the current CHPNA® Detailed Content Outline and Core Curriculum for Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistants and combines expert guidance with practical, hands-on learning.

Start learning today: https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/ItemDetail?iProductCode=CHPNA_IM26

08/28/2026

Check out the recent article from the Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, “Building Excellence: The Journey to American Heart Association Certification,” by HPNA member Donna M. Fahey.

Read the full article here:

Heart failure patients often arrive at hospice with advanced symptoms, variable care plans, and limited coordination across settings. To address...

08/28/2026

Don't miss your opportunity to present at SOTS 2027!

The deadline to submit a proposal for the 2027 State of the Science Symposium (SOTS) is fast approaching. If you have innovative research methods, practical tools, or career development strategies to share, now is the time to submit.

Submit by August 31, 2026 here:

Explore the 2027 Call for Proposals and submit a research methods or career development session for the State of the Science Symposium in Pittsburgh.

08/26/2026

Test your knowledge with trivia, sing along during music bingo, and more at HPNF and HPNA’s Virtual Game Night.

Join colleagues, friends, and supporters for an hour of fun, laughter, and friendly competition. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win hundreds of dollars worth of prizes throughout the evening.

Come celebrate 40 years of HPNA! Register today: https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=GAME26&WebsiteKey=6b0295e5-0963-4c60-8e5b-402f10108009

08/21/2026

HPNA is honored to receive a 2026 ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), recognizing the outstanding HPNA Palliative Care Basics Series!

The Power of Associations Awards celebrate associations that leverage their unique ability to bring stakeholders together, inspire collaboration, and drive meaningful change.

The HPNA Palliative Care Basics Series is a state-of-the-art eLearning resource featuring four courses that provide a self-paced, interactive learning experience designed to build foundational knowledge in palliative care.

Read the full press release here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/news/hpna-receives-2026-power-of-associations-silver-award-for-hpna-palliative-care-basics-series/

Explore HPNA’s Palliative Care Basics Series: http://www.advancingexpertcare.org/education-events/palliative-care-basics

08/20/2026

Save on December ELNEC Train-the-Trainer courses!

End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Train-the-Trainer courses provide nurses with education in hospice and palliative nursing, preparing them to serve as instructors teaching this critical information to other nurses in the specialty.

This December, HPNA is offering two courses:
-Core/Critical Care Train-the-Trainer
-Pediatric Train-the-Trainer

Register by September 30, 2026, to take advantage of the early bird rate and save on registration! https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/education-events/elnec-train-the-trainer-courses/

08/19/2026

Can't attend HPNA's Hill Day in person?

Join HPNA and HPNF for a special virtual debrief following our 2026 HPNA on the Hill activities in Washington, D.C.

This interactive session will provide an inside look at key conversations, advocacy efforts, and accomplishments from HPNA’s September 21-22 Hill Day meetings with policymakers.

A $40 charitable donation provides access to this exclusive experience and directly supports HPNF’s mission. Register here: https://portal.advancingexpertcare.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=HILLDBRIEF