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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ACHPN® 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) ACHPN® Certification Exam.
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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.
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May 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.
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ELNEC Communication Train-the-Trainer
ELNEC Train-the-Trainer courses provide nurses with education in hospice and palliative nursing, preparing them to serve as instructors teaching this critical information to other nurses in the specialty.
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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HPNA signed on to a Nursing Community Coalition letter to Congress
HPNA signed on to a Nursing Community Coalition letter to Congress outlining federal policy priorities and underscoring the vital role of nurses. Read Letter.
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HPNA signed on to the Patient Quality of Life Coalition request letter and testimony to the House Appropriations Committee for palliative care research funding.
On April 28, HPNA signed on to the Patient Quality of Life Coalition request letter and testimony to the House Appropriations Committee for palliative care research funding.
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Q&A With Homes for Heroes Foundation Director Jay Flynn on Supporting HPNF’s Mission
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) was honored to receive a generous $12,500 grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation in support of hospice and palliative care nurses nationwide. To learn more about the inspiration behind this meaningful partnership, HPNF spoke with Foundation Director Jay Flynn about the organization’s commitment to supporting the HPNF mission and the compassionate nurses who provide expert care to patients and families every day.
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HPNA Signs on to the Nursing Community Coalition’s Testimony
HPNA recently signed on to the Nursing Community Coalition’s testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies outlining our Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations request for Title VIII nursing workforce development grants and the National Institutes for Nursing Research.
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Call for HPNA, HPNF, and HPCC Board Member Applications
HPNA, HPNF, and HPCC, three nonprofit boards, have agreed to streamline their recruitment efforts by adopting a single, unified application process. This collaborative approach is designed to make it easier for prospective board members to express interest, reduce duplication across organizations, and ensure a more efficient, equitable review of candidates. By working together, the boards aim to broaden their reach, attract diverse talent, and strengthen their collective impact in the community. Apply here.