Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Editor: Geraldine S. Pearson

Society Affiliation: American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (JAPNA) is a peer reviewed journal designed to inform psychiatric nurses about important clinical and useful psychiatric care developments.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) was founded in 1986. In the ensuing 26 years, APNA has grown to be the largest professional membership organization committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nursing and wellness promotion, prevention of mental health problems, and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders.