In HPNA's role as the lead organization in end-of-life and palliative nursing care, the Board of Directors will sometimes adopt a position statement on an issue of importance to the membership. Such statements can be written in support of or in opposition to a specific position. There is also the option of deciding not to take a position but rather to acknowledge both the pros and cons of the issue. A position statement is intended to represent the position of the Association's membership on the issue. Once adopted by the Board, the position becomes the official statement that Directors and National Office staff use when asked to comment on the issue.

The development of position statements is an on-going process within the Board of Directors. This site will be updated as the Board of Directors adopts additional position statements. (NOTE:  please be advised the Position Statements listed below are only available in pdf format.  If you initially have difficulty retrieving the document, please refresh your screen.  Thank you.    Click here for pdf info.)