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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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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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. -
Reflective Writing and Storytelling: A Nurse-Centered Wellness Workshop
Join us for a unique nurse-centered wellness workshop that focuses on reflective writing practice among a community of caregivers. This workshop invites nurses to explore the therapeutic power of storytelling and story listening – to our own stories, those of our colleagues, and those of our patients, and gain insights into how reflective writing can enhance both personal wellness and professional practice. Earn continuing education credit while discovering new ways to integrate self-care into your nursing journey. -
September 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.

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 Annual Conference Call for Abstracts Now Open
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) is pleased to announce a call for abstracts for the 2026 HPNA Conference, which will be held May 7-8, 2026, at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, a Disney Resort Property.
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HPNA Joins NCC Letter Thanking Sponsors of Workplace Violence Prevention Legislation
HPNA joined several organizations on a Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) letter thanking sponsors of workplace violence prevention legislation.
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National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care Requests Funding for Palliative Care Research
With more Americans living longer and facing complex health conditions, the need for high-quality palliative care has never been greater. In a move to strengthen the evidence base for serious illness care, the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care (NCHPC) submitted written testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, urging continued support for a national palliative care research strategy.
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2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care Call for Abstracts & Reviewers Now Open
We’re thrilled to share that the Principal Call for Abstracts and Principal Call for Reviewers for the 2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care is officially open! Whether you’re ready to present your ideas on the big stage or contribute your expertise behind the scenes as a reviewer, now’s your chance to get involved.
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Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation Announces First Ever Corporate Engagement Council Members
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) is thrilled to announce its first ever Corporate Engagement Council (CEC) members, Composing Life Out of Loss and Amity Staffing. By joining the Council, these companies have demonstrated their commitment to supporting innovation and advances in hospice and palliative nursing care education, research, and development.