North Carolina Nurses Association · Raleigh, NC · 2027
2027 NCNA Psych Retreat
01 Overview
The North Carolina Nurses Association holds its 2027 Psych Retreat on February 5 and 6, 2027, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree. It covers current practice and policy in psychiatric-mental health nursing and is open to RNs, APRNs, point-of-care nurses and students; a short preconference on February 5 focuses on psychopharmacology.
NCNA, an ANCC-accredited provider, lists up to 12.0 contact hours, including up to 2.75 pharmacotherapeutic hours. Topics on the agenda include harm reduction, perinatal mood disorders, ECT, GLP-1 drugs in mental health and safer milieu management.
Early-bird rates run until December 18, 2026: $357 for members and $534 for guests for the full program. Regular rates are $447 and $671, and pre-registration ends January 29, 2027. The hotel block ($179–$189 a night) is held until January 15, 2027.
02 CME / CE credits
| Credit | Amount | System |
|---|---|---|
| ANCC Nursing Contact HoursUp to 12.0 contact hours, including up to 2.75 pharmacotherapeutic hours | 12 | ANCC |
Accredited provider: North Carolina Nurses Association (ANCC-accredited provider)
03 Registration fees
| Attendee | Early | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Non-members | $534until Dec 18 | $671 |
| Members | $357until Dec 18 | $447 |
04 Key deadlines
- Dec 18, 2026
- Early-bird registration
- Jan 15, 2027
- Hotel block cutoff
- Jan 29, 2027
- Registration closes — Pre-registration ends
05 Program highlights
| Session | Day | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Psychopharmacology in the Hospital: Practical Considerations for RNs and APRNsPreconference · Covers: Pharmacology (NP/APRN) | Fri, Feb 5 | — |
| The In's and Out's of Treatment Including Medication for Perinatal Mood DisordersPreconference | Fri, Feb 5 | — |
| A Conversation: Familial Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: Hope, Healing, and Helping OthersKeynote · Covers: Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) | Fri, Feb 5 | — |
| Harm Reduction and RecoveryCovers: Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) | Fri, Feb 5 | — |
| Beyond Weight Loss: The Emerging Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Mental Health | Sat, Feb 6 | — |
06 Speakers & faculty 5
- Brandy MechlingPhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, FNAPKeynote
- Takia Starkes PerryDNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, BC-ADMFaculty
- Christena RainesMSN, RN, WHCNP, PMHNP-BC, PMH-CFaculty
- Ruthanne PalumboDNP, RN, CNE, CARNFaculty
- Mariana Da CostaDNP, RNFaculty
07 Official hotels
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree · HQ
- from $179/night · book by Jan 15, 2027
08 Questions
When is NCNA Psych Retreat 2027?
It takes place Feb 5–6, 2027 in Raleigh, NC.
Where is NCNA Psych Retreat 2027 held?
At Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree, Raleigh, NC (4700 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612).
What is on the NCNA Psych Retreat 2027 program?
5 sessions are listed so far. Speakers include Brandy Mechling, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, FNAP; Takia Starkes Perry, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, BC-ADM; Christena Raines, MSN, RN, WHCNP, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C and 2 others.
How much does NCNA Psych Retreat 2027 cost?
Registration starts at $357 and goes up to $671, depending on membership and registration date (official website, checked Nov 1, 2026).
When does early-bird registration end for NCNA Psych Retreat 2027?
Dec 18, 2026 (official website, checked Nov 1, 2026).
Where to stay for NCNA Psych Retreat 2027?
The official hotel block includes Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree (headquarters) from $179/night. Book by Jan 15, 2027 to get the group rate.
How many CME/CE credits does NCNA Psych Retreat 2027 offer?
12 ANCC Nursing Contact Hours. Final credit numbers are set by the accredited provider.
How do I claim CE credit for NCNA Psych Retreat 2027?
Credit is issued by North Carolina Nurses Association (ANCC-accredited provider), the accredited provider; attendees claim it through the evaluation the provider sends after the meeting.
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