Join us at the 2019 GAPNA Pharmacology Conference: Contemporary Pharmacology and Prescribing in Older AdultsMarch 28-30, 2019, Chicago Hilton, Chicago, IL. Earn up to 11.5 CNE hours.
SAVE with Early Bird registration! GAPNA Members save $80 ($279). Non-Members save $80 ($389).
W A N T E D G A P N A L E A D E R S!Have you ever considered stepping forward, accepting the challenge and volunteering for a position on the 2019 National Board of Directors? Register online NOW by April 1, 2019!
NEW! The goal of the Gerontology Resources for APRNs in Acute and Emergent Care Settings (“Acute Care Resource Guide”) is to make geriatric and gerontological content easily accessible to those caring for older adults in higher acuity care settings.
FREE continuing education credit is available for the following session:
ONLINE NOW:Note the latest trends in the care, education, and research of the older adult population.
View the 2018 Poster Presentations from the Annual Conference!
The GAPNA Clinical Resource CornerDesigned Especially
for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
With over 106+ categories, the short features/articles contain valuable information tailored especially for Gerontological APRN's that will help them with patients, as well as increase their knowledge of this field of nursing. All of the articles directly affect, involve, and impact the elderly.
PRESS RELEASE: PITMAN, NJ – Given the increasing number of older Americans who will require health care in the coming years, the role of the gerontological advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is more crucial than ever before. In response, the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA), an organization dedicated to promoting professional development and providing top quality education for advanced practice nurses, is developing a new APRN gerontology certification.
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"Update on Diabetes Best Practice for Older Adults." After completing this learning activity, the participant will describe challenges of DM management in PA/LTC and understand a systematic approach to individualize control. CH: 1.00, Rx: .33.
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At the GAPNA Contemporary Pharmacology Conference, GAPNA is partnering with “Little Brothers — Friends of the Elderly” in order to give back to the local community of elders in need. This year, we are collecting gift cards on any amount to Target, Staples or Dunkin’ Donuts - find out how to contribute.
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Register by February 6: Take advantage of our Early Bird savings when registering for the GAPNA Contemporary Pharmacology & Prescribing in Older Adults Conference in Chicago, March 28-3, 2019. It promises the most up-to-date pharmacology education for APRNs who care for older adults.
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New Article Addition to the Clinical Research Corner - AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine has two primary policies related to opioids in nursing homes...
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HHS seeks public input on improving care coordination and reducing the regulatory burdens of the HIPAA Rules. “We are looking for candid feedback about how the existing HIPAA regulations are working in the real world and how we can improve them...”
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