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HPNA Mourns Loss of Founding Member
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) mourns the loss of founding member Madalon O’Rawe Amenta, RN, MN, PhD. Dr. Amenta was inspired to join the hospice movement in the 1970s after having read Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ On Death and Dying. “Dr. Amenta’s unwavering dedication to hospice and palliative care inspired generations of nurses,” said HPNA President Masako Mayahara, PhD, RN, FAAN, CHPN®, FPCN®. “We are grateful for her leadership, which allowed us to grow our community to nearly 8,000 hospice and palliative care professionals. Her legacy will be honored through our mission to advance nursing expertise in hospice and palliative care through education, advocacy, leadership, and research.”
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Updates on Recent Executive Actions Impacting Public Policy Priorities
In response to the unprecedented number of executive actions that have been issued in the past few months, HPNA’s advocacy team has also created a webpage with updated information on potential impacts to HPNA’s policy priorities. The webpage is regularly updated with new executive orders and status updates, and the advocacy team continues to monitor legislative, regulatory, and legal changes that may impact nursing and hospice and palliative care. Learn more
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HPNA’s 2025 Policy Priorities
A new HPNA publication is available outlining our public policy priorities for 2025, which include: robust funding for nursing education and workforce funding, eliminating barriers preventing nurses from practicing at the top of their licensure and training, strengthening the Medicare hospice benefit, supporting palliative care research, and improving patient access to high-quality hospice and palliative care. Learn more
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HPNA Signs on to NCC Letter Supporting Nurses PRECEPT Act
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) joined more than 50 nursing organizations in signing on to a February 28 letter from the Nursing Community Coalition to Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA), thanking them for introducing the Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrow’s (PRECEPT) Nurses Act (H.R.392/S.131).
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Patient Quality of Life Coalition prioritizes NIH funding in letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) joined national partner organizations in signing on to a Patient Quality of Life Coalition (PQLC) letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee leadership, requesting that they prioritize funding for the National Institutes of Health in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 legislation.
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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.
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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.
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HPNA Joins Nursing Community Coalition in Sending Letters to Congressional Leadership
HPNA sent letters to congressional leadership outlining nursing priorities and reiterating FY 2025 funding requests.
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HPNA Supports Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Long-Term Care Minimum Staffing Standards for LTC Facilities Final Rule
HPNA joined a large coalition of nursing organizations in sending a letter to congressional leadership in support of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Long-Term Care Minimum Staffing Standards for LTC Facilities Final Rule.
