HPNA is a membership organization for individual members of the nursing team working in the specialty of palliative nursing across the life span continuum.

Ø   Incorporated in 1986 as the Hospice Nurses Association, the organization was created to establish a network and support for nurses in this specialty. In 1998, HPNA formally added palliative care to the organization to recognize the needs of nurses working in palliative care settings separate from hospice.   It is a 501C (6) organization. In 2011, we celebrated our 25th Anniversary with many special activities and postings on a dedicated webpage:  www.hpna.org/anniversary.

Ø   HPNA has become the nationally recognized organization providing resources and support for advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and administrators who care for people with serious or life-threatening illness. Member Demographics

Ø Testimonials of HPNA members who value HPNA for educational updates and networking opportunities  

HPNA Board of Directors

HPNA Bylaws

2012 Annual Report (pdf file)  

HPNA Annual Membership Meeting   MInutes of the March 15, 2013 Annual Membership Meeting (pdf file)

Membership Benefits

Mission Statement

Position Statements

Standing Association Committees

2012-2015 Strategic Plan (pdf file)