Register now for the APNA New York Chapter Conference 2026
Mental Health in a Changing World: Disaster Preparedness and the Role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
Friday, April 17, 2026
Holiday Inn
232 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY
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*Join us for a special networking gathering Thursday April 16th from 7-9pm (details with registration)
Registration Rates
Early Bird (deadline March 8, 2026)
- APNA Members: $150
- Non-Members: $180
- Students*: $75
Students must have student ID for verification
Regular Registration (after March 8, 2026)
- APNA Members: $180
- Non-Members: $210
- Students*: $75
Students must have student ID for verification
Deadline to register is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Agenda
- 7:00 - 8:00am: Registration & Breakfast (included with registration)
- 8:00 - 8:30am: Welcome Remarks
- 8:30 - 9:30am: Keynote - When Crisis Meets Care: Psychiatric Nursing Preparedness to Reduce Risk and Enhance Recovery
- 9:30 - 10:15am: Poster Presentations & Break
- 10:15 - 11:45am: Hot Crisis, Cool Head: How to Maintain a Thinking Mind When Groups are Under Stress and Regress
- 11:45am - 12:45pm: Lunch (included with registration)
- 12:45 - 1:45pm: Expanding Emergency Mental Health Care Capacity: The Role of Nursing-led Task Sharing
- 1:45 - 2:15pm: Poster Presentations & Break
- 2:15 - 3:15pm: Stress First Aid and Disasters: Supporting the Responders
- 3:15 - 3:45pm: Scholarship Recipients Introduction and Poster Awards
- 3:45 - 4:00pm: Closing Remarks/Evaluations
Cancellation Policy
Please submit cancellations in writing to chaptersupport@apna.org by 4/12/26 to receive a 50% refund. Beginning 4/13/26, no refunds will be given.
Hotel Information
To make reservations please contact the Holiday Inn directly, 518-584-4550