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1035-23: Why Is Inclusive Language Important for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Using Our Words to Build Community 

At the completion of this preconference workshop, participants will be able to 1) discuss the importance of person-first language; 2) identify lapses in person-first language usage and make corrections; 3) discuss appropriate interpersonal value expressed in conversations and interactions using inclusive speech.

Presenters:  Barbara J. Warren, PhD, RN, APRN, PMH-BC, FNAP, FAAN; Kathleen McCoy, DNSc, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FNP-BC, FAAN; Erica Joseph, PhD, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NP-C; Briana Snyder, PhD, RN, PMH-BC, CNE; Natalie Hart, DNP, CRNP-PMH, PMHNP-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the importance of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses incorporating concepts related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into education, practice, and research communities.

Keywords:  Person-first Language, Therapeutic Use of Self, Diversity, Equity, Values, Inclusivity, Integrity, Empowerment, Stewardship, Innovation, Transparency, Collaboration, Culture

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.0 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 37th Annual Conference
Lake Buena Vista, FL

Access to this course will end:  November 1, 2026

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