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Jan 27, 2012 9:40 AM

On 2/1 2:00 pm EST, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (@gracenapolitano), SAMHSA (@samhsagov), and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (@800273TALK) will host a mental health chat on Twitter, using the hashtag #mhchat.

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Jan 27, 2012 9:35 AM

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Quality Indicators

Jan 24, 2012 12:42 PM

We are seeking information that will assist APNA in recognizing our members’ participation in QUALITY FORUMS in organizations or facilities at the city, state, or federal level. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by 1/31/12

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January 2012 President's Message

By: Marlene Nadler-Moodie

Happy New Year! Time is flying by and I’m pleased to report that 2012 is... more

Acuity scale

By: Lisa Gouldthorpe

Does anyone know of an inpatient acuity scale that is specific to Psychiatry?... more

Workplace Assault against Nurses "It is not a part of the job": Call For Research Participants

By: Gloria Bonner
Institute for Safe Environments

Nurses are assaulted on a daily basis. Some nurses died from their... more

Advanced Pathophysiology course which focuses on psychiatric conditions

By: Nanette Watson

The advanced Pathophysiology course which focuses on psychiatric conditions... more

Advanced Pathophysiology course which focuses on psychiatric conditions

By: Nanette Watson

The advanced Pathophysiology course which focuses on psychiatric conditions... more

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