Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

In an effort to support our members with the most updated information on COVID-19 we developed this resource page to easily access current CDC information and other resources to assist you professionally and personally.

We will continue to update this page with more information as it becomes available and welcome your input as we navigate through this situation. As health care professionals it is our job to educate our patients and families on prevention and the what to do if someone is symptomatic.

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NEW: CGNO COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet

Posted/Updated May 11, 2021 - 1:00pm

The Coalition of Geriatric Nursing Organizations (CGNO) created a fact sheet on the safety of the COVID-19 Vaccine to share

Register Now - Webinar: Making Informed Decisions on Stroke Prevention: Focus on Older Adult Patients with Artial Fibrillation

Posted/Updated May 11, 2021 - 1:03pm

Join this live, interactive webinar as the expert faculty members provide their insights in applying stroke prevention recommendations to optimize oral anticoagulation for safe and effective stroke prevention in older patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillations

Dr. Megan Pratt, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, GS-C

GAPNA's Dr. Megan Pratt Receives National Recognition

Posted/Updated May 3, 2021 - 4:37pm

Orvis School of Nursing staff, Dr. Megan Pratt, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, GS-C, Assistant Professor and Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director was recognized by the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) as a rising star in the industry.

GAPNA Members: FREE MONTHLY CNE: May/June 2021

Posted/Updated May 3, 2021 - 1:15pm

"Palliative Wound Care," 1.00 - CH. After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify the wound prognosis, describe factors that impede wound healing, and apply content discussed towards accurate wound documentation.

GAPNA Past President Helps Lead Age-Friendly Health Movement

Posted/Updated April 27, 2021 - 11:47am

HealtheCareers recently featured Michelle Moccia in an article, Nurses Demonstrate Excellence in Older Adult Care Innovations...

GAPNA President-Elect Reviews the Literature on Medication Management in Older Adults

Posted/Updated April 26, 2021 - 11:32am

GAPNA President-Elect Natalie Baker examines recent literature on antidepressant and opioid prescribing, as well as medications errors during transitions of care...

GAPNA Excellence Awards - OPEN NOW!

Posted/Updated April 20, 2021 - 4:25pm

GAPNA MEMBERS: Applications are accepted March 1 through June 1 every year. The nominations are tallied in July and the winners are announced every year during the Awards Celebration at the GAPNA Annual Conference. GAPNA Excellence Award nominators and nominees must be regular or associate GAPNA members in good standing for a minimum of one year. Self-nominations are invited.

Meet the Candidates: 2021-2022 Board of Directors

Posted/Updated April 20, 2021 - 2:47pm

GAPNA would like to introduce you to the 2021-2022 BOD Candidates. Each candidate is listed below under the position they are nominated for. Please take a moment to read about this year’s candidates and why they feel they should be chosen for the position noted.

New Professional Development Terminology: ‘NCPD’ Replaces ‘CNE’ in the ANCC Accreditation Statement

Posted/Updated April 9, 2021 - 12:14pm

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has replaced the term "Continuing Nursing Education" (CNE) with "Nursing Continuing Professional Development" (NCPD).