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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2025 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care
The Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care, presented by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), is a three-day event that brings together more than 3,400 of your colleagues and peers to share research, clinical best practices, and practice-related guidance to advance the specialty and improve patient care.
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2025 HPCC Certification Luncheon
This luncheon will celebrate certification and recognize the 2025 Certificant of the Year and Employer of the Year award recipients. Registration is not required.
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CHPN® Virtual Live Certification Review Course
This instructor-led certification review course is designed to help prepare you for your upcoming Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) CHPN® certification exam.
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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.
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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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.
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HPNA Issues Statement on Passing of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) offers sincere condolences to the Carter family after learning of the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on December 29.
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Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation Announces 2025 Emerging Leader Award Recipients
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) is thrilled to announce the 30 outstanding recipients of the 2025 Emerging Leader Award! These exceptional hospice and palliative care nurses represent the future of the field, having demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and dedication early in their careers.
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Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM to Present HPNA Spring Workshop
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.