HPNA
Advancing nursing expertise in hospice and palliative care through education, advocacy, leadership, and research.
HPNF
Supporting hospice and palliative research, education, and leadership development to advance expert nursing care.
HPCC
Advancing expert care in serious illness through state-of-the-art certification of continuing competency in hospice and palliative care and research.
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Volume Discounts
Support your nursing care teams with volume discounts on HPNA memberships, educational resources, and HPCC certification exams.
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Make a Difference
Support the future of hospice and palliative care nurses as they grow their knowledge, advance their careers, and respond to the ever-evolving needs of our communities.
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Become Certified
Achieving a specialty hospice and palliative care certification from HPCC validates expertise in hospice and palliative care.
Upcoming Events
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HPNA Membership Open House
Interested in learning more about a membership with HPNA? Already a member and want to learn more about utilizing your member benefits? Join HPNA for an open house to explore all that a membership has to offer.
If you are a non-member and referred by an HPNA member, please add the member’s information below to enter them into a giveaway.
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Down on the Pharm: Contemporary Issues in Pharmacopalliation
Join Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM and a team of clinical experts for a pharmacology workshop, Down on the Pharm: Contemporary Issues in Pharmacopalliation.
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HPNA Research Committee Consultation Hours for Scholarly Dissemination
Have you ever wondered how to present on your great scholarly work? The HPNA Research Committee would like to provide a work-in-progress (WIPS) to have a space for you and your colleagues to bring your draft abstracts, your draft poster, or your draft podium PowerPoint slides to receive feedback.
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CHPN® Virtual Live Certification Review Course
This instructor-led certification review course is designed to help prepare you for the upcoming Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) CHPN® Certification Exam.
HPNA Learning Center
The HPNA Learning Center allows you to access up-to-date, convenient, and self-paced learning modules with real-time test grading and printing of your NCPD certificates.
Our courses are developed based on current health care trends, clinical issues related to care approaches for the patient and their family, and practice issues related to and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Go to My CoursesLatest News
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2026 HPNA and HPCC Awards Now Open
Each year, HPNA and HPCC recognize individuals for their contributions in the hospice and palliative care field.
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HPNA Signs onto an NCC Letter to Congressional Leadership Reiterating Nursing Funding Priorities
HPNA has signed onto a Nursing Community Coalition Letter to congressional leadership reiterating nursing funding priorities.
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HPCC Announces Keisha Davidson, MBA, ICE-CCP, as Director of Credentialing
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) is pleased to announce Keisha Davidson, MBA, ICE-CCP, as the new Director of Credentialing. In her role, Keisha will provide direction to HPCC’s eight credentialing programs, manage the organization’s strategic initiatives, and monitor adherence to its accreditation standards.
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Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center Announces 2025 Board of Directors
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) is proud to introduce its 2025 Board of Directors: Kristin Akers, Grady Barnhill, Susan Cox, Joseph Ebberwein, Lawrence Fabrey, Jacklyn Griffin, Nicole Martin, Alicia Murray, Arden O’Donnell, and LaDonna Wright.
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HPNA and HPNF Announce 2025 Board of Directors
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) are pleased to announce the 2025 Board of Directors.