In June 2003, discussions began with representatives of HPNA, NBCHPN and HPNF, and a consultant to discuss how we could collectively move forward to have a greater impact on communicating the value of providing excellent nursing care at the end of life for all Americans. Our unified vision is to ensure that all persons become aware of the impact of those with hospice and palliative nursing care knowledge and expertise and their ability to deliver high-quality end-of-life care.
The desire to achieve this purpose has lead to the formation of The Alliance for Excellence in Hospice and Palliative Nursing.
The mission of the Alliance for Excellence in Hospice and Palliative Nursing is to be the unified voice of professional membership, certification, research and education to advance quality palliative care for the benefit of the public at large.
To that end, members of the Board of Trustees (Presidents of the three sister organizations and the CEO) have participated in a 6-8 minute film about the Alliance available on this website. The main message of the film has been to describe the mission of each organization; help the consumer understand the role of hospice and palliative nurses and to offer the opportunity for the listener to talk to trusted hospice and palliative nurses through a consumer only toll-free phone number. "We are excited about this film and feel that it definitely reaches out to the public in ways that fulfill our mission" says Alliance President, Jane Sidwell.
To see the film, link here