3/6/19 UBH Policies Discriminate
3/6/19 In a scathing decision released Tuesday, a federal judge in Northern California ruled that a unit of UnitedHealth Group, the giant health insurer, had
March 6, 2019
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MCNP Offers Discount to MAAPPN Members
2/11/19 The Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (MCNP) has invited the members of the Massachusetts Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (MAAPPN) to join them
February 11, 2019
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Will DeLeo Share His Legislative Vision?
2/11/19 House Speaker Robert DeLeo is expected to “provide an update of the legislative progress and priorities” in a speech at Salem State University.
February 11, 2019
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Welcome to the Blog!
2/2/19 Update on the Website! Many thanks to John Overall for helping MAAPPN re-launch a new and improved website. John has been a popular podcaster
February 2, 2019
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Call Out To Boston Globe For Article Neglecting To Mention Psych APRNs
Boston Globe Article on Search for MH Providers Some of our members have brought to our attention the article on Oct 21 that mentions the
October 21, 2018
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PATCH ACT PASSES! Good News For Mental Health Privacy, JUNE 2018
An Act to Protect Access to Confidential Healthcare (known as the “PATCH Act“) was recently passed in Massachusetts. Its purpose is to protect the privacy of
June 29, 2018
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Post-JCPH Hearing Update
On November 7, 2017 our bill, H. 2451/S. 1257, along with more than 30 other scope of practice bills, was heard before the Joint Committee on Public
November 20, 2017
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Mental Health Coalition Update 189th General Court (2015-2016)
MAAPPN has long been an active participant in the Mental Health Coalition and attends the monthly meetings on your behalf! The Mental Health Coalition consists of
June 20, 2016
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June 7th Meeting Reminder | MAAPPN
This is a quick reminder that our next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Papa Razzi in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
June 2, 2016
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Political News
Dr. Grayce Sills Devoted and Respected Leader
MAAPPN sadly acknowledges the passing of Dr. Grayce Sills.
April 11, 2016
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MAAPPN Meeting Reminder | Thursday, April 7, 2016
This is a reminder that the next MAAPPN Quarterly Meeting will be held this Thursday (April 7) at the Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington, MA at 5:45 pm.
April 5, 2016
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Make Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing’s Voice Heard
APNA asks that you send a comment to the FDA to support the reclassification of ECT devices from class III to class II.
March 21, 2016
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Announcing MAAPPN’s New Facebook Business Page
The Massachusetts Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (MAAPPN) is pleased to announce the launch of our newFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/PsychiatricAdvancedPracticeNurse/ —one that is more fully
March 15, 2016
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MAAPPN Quarterly Meeting Announcement April 7, 2016
Kay Khan is a Clinical Specialist in Psychiatric Nursing and an American state legislator serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. We are very pleased to announce that Kay will be joining us at our quarterly MAAPPN member meeting on April 7th. Seating is limited, so please be sure to register early.
February 5, 2016
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MAAPPN April 2016 Quarterly Meeting Announcement
MAAPPN April 2016 Quarterly Meeting Announcement Join us for an evening of colleagueship, networking, education, job opportunities, legislative updates and a great dinner. The Massachusetts
December 10, 2015
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APNA Joins White House Effort to Address Opioid Misuse and Overdose Epidemic in Communities Across Nation
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association has joined a White House effort, announced today, to address the ongoing epidemic of prescription drug abuse and heroin use
October 27, 2015
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SCOPE OF PRACTICE LAW SEEN AS IMPEDIMENT TO CARE IN MASSACHUSETTS
By Katie Lannan | State House News Service BOSTON, OCT. 6, 2015….As patients struggle to access medical care at a time and place that fits
October 9, 2015
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A Special Thank You to Our MAAPPN Members, Guest Speaker, and Sponsors
A Special Thank You to Our MAAPPN Members, Guest Speaker, and Sponsors MAAPPN (The Massachusetts Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses) would like to take
October 7, 2015
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