8 Great Reasons to Be a Member

CONNECTION • You are connected to a larger group banded together, sharing ideas and evidence-based education to provide exceptional care to our patients.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS • Add to your expertise! Our quality educational programs provide relevant information and networking for hospice and palliative care professionals, and you receive free Continuing Education credits and significant discounts by being a member!

INFORMATION RESOURCES • Our association keeps members in touch with each other with current issues through the association’s website, Facebook page, and email updates of emerging relevant topics.

NETWORKING • You have many opportunities to network with other professionals, building contacts, best practices and solutions to enhance your current job or find opportunities for career enhancement. 

AFFILIATION • You will have affiliation with YOUR professional association and many other disciplines in our region.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • You are provided opportunities to learn and practice leadership and management skills that will enhance your professional growth and development.  Opportunities are available to serve on our Leadership Team as an Executive Board Member or as a Steering Committee Member each year.  Click here to view opportunities. 

CHAMPION OF NURSING AWARD • You can be recognized or can nominate your colleague for their achievements as an exceptional hospice and palliative care nurse.  Each year our Leadership Team awards an individual nurse with recognition.  The Champion of Nursing Award, Inspired by Debi Bach Davin, Founder of the SFBA HPNA Chapter, recognizes an individual nurse who provides exemplary hospice and palliative patient care.  This distinguished award offers the individual nurse a complimentary lifetime of Chapter Membership with continuing education credits for educational programs,  a member spotlight, peer recognition and more.  Some of our heroes work right next to us every day!  For more information, view here. 

EMPOWERMENT • You are part of a larger community.  You are empowered to get involved in issues that affect your personal and professional communities and your quality of life.

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