Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)

HPNA was established in 1986 and is the national organization that represents the specialty of palliative nursing, which includes hospice and palliative nurses.

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Congratulations to our 2025 Fellows in Palliative Care Nursing who were recognized this morning! 🎉

Kristin Akers, MSN, ACNP-BC, ACHPN®, FPCN®
Meggan Mikal, DNP, APRN-FPA, PCNS-BC, CPNP-PC, CHPPN®, FPCN®
Komal Patel Murali, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FPCN®
Shila Pandey, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN®, FPCN®

[AAHPM @AAHPM]

Cheers to the amazing recipients of the AAHPM and HPNA Scientific awards at #hapc25! Let's show our appreciation for their groundbreaking work. And get excited for the SOTS keynote at 8am - it's going to be a blast!

[AAHPM @AAHPM]

A big thank you to all the attendees of #hapc25 - your enthusiasm and participation made the conference a huge success! Dive back into the amazing content on the Assembly platform until June 26 and keep the learning journey alive.

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Congratulations to the following award recipients who were recognized today! 🎉

Abraham Brody, PhD, RN, ACHPN®, FPCN®, FAAN
2025 HPNA Distinguished Nursing Researcher Award

Rachel Wells, PhD, MSN, RN, CNL
2025 HPNA New Investigator Award

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Don’t forget to stop by the wall and tell us about your meaningful work! #hapc25

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Join HPNA at 4pm in room 505 for Caring Through Controversy: Navigating DEIB in Hospice and Palliative Nursing #hapc25

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

The HPNA Membership Meeting begins shortly! Join us in room 503-504 for an engaging and informative session as we reflect on our accomplishments, discuss future initiatives, and strengthen our community. #hapc25

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Join us now in room 503-504 for the HPNA/HPNF session, Nessa Coyle 2025: T.E.A.M. - Reflections from an Unexpected Leader, presented by #hapc25 committee co-chair Holli Martinez, MSN FNP-BC, ACHPN®️, FPCN®️

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Congratulations to our 2025 Annual Assembly of Hospice & Palliative Care poster presenter winners! #hapc25

[AAHPM @AAHPM]

Good morning, everyone! Don't miss out on the exciting entertainment at #hapc25 - grab some breakfast and join us outside the keynote room for some awesome break dancing performances that will kickstart your day with energy and fun. See you there!

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

The DEI reception begins shortly! Join us at 6pm in Mile High Ballroom 4CD @aahpm #hapc25

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Starting now! HPNA’s Clinical Lecture Series, “I am Better Because you are Here” Advances and Gaps in Hospice and Pain Management - Past, Present, and Future, presented by HPNA & HPNF president Masako Mayahara PhD, RN, CHPN®️, FPCN®️, FAAN.

This session explores the evolution of pain management in hospice and palliative care through a collaborative and reflective lens. #hapc25

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Congratulations to the following 2025 award recipients who were recognized today! 🎉

Carol Gallo
2025 HPNA Champion Award

Vanessa Battista, DNP, MBA, MS, CPNP-PC, CHPPN®, FPCN®, FAAN
2025 HPNA Distinguished Nursing Practice Award

Judy Paice, PhD, RN, ACHPN®, FAAN, FASCO
2025 HPNA Vanguard Award

Nancy Dias, PhD, MSN, RN, FPCN®
2025 HPNA Volunteerism Award

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Join us this morning in the ballroom to recognize HPNA’s 2025 award recipients 🎉 followed by the Opening Keynote: Conversations of Healing Amidst Moral Distress with @kristatippett and @lucasljohnson from @onbeing 👏 #hapc25

[AAHPM @AAHPM]

It's a beautiful morning at #hapc25! Grab a tasty breakfast and join us in the Mile High Ballroom at 7:30am for an electrifying show by the LED Drummers. Let's kick off this conference with high energy and good vibes!

[Ian Kwok, MD @kwokytalky]

Starting off #hapc25 with Artificial Intelligence in #hpm Programs! Completely agree that it’s critical that #hapc clinicians step up to define the directions of this field.

[AAHPM @AAHPM]

Looking for the exhibit hall? Just follow the paw prints of Big Blue leading you right to the exhibit hall for the opening reception! #hapc25

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Welcome, first timers and new members! 🎉 #hapc25

[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) @HPNAinfo]

Pre-Conference workshops have kicked off! Be sure to use #hapc25 and share your photos with us!

[AAHPM @AAHPM]

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