Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)

GAPNA’s anniversary theme “Preserve the Past, Enhance the Present, and Secure the Future,” reflects our shared vision for gerontological advanced practice nursing.

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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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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the Contemporary Pharmacology and Prescribing in Older Adults

Posted/Updated February 3, 2021 - 10:42am

GAPNA Expert Writes About Rare Blood Cancers for National Campaign

Posted/Updated March 2, 2021 - 12:46am

GAPNA member Jill Brennan-Cook, DNP, RN-BC, CNE, was recently featured in a national campaign on rare diseases distributed through USA Today and published online by Mediaplanet. Dr.

Get the Inside Scoop on Running for the GAPNA Board

Posted/Updated February 15, 2021 - 12:26am

Join the Nominating Committee on February 25th 8 pm ET for a live webinar as they dip into real-life volunteer experiences and answer your questions. Bring your favorite dessert and get the inside scoop as the Nominating Committee interviews Past GAPNA Presidents Katherine Evans and Carolyn Clevenger.

GAPNA Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Posted/Updated February 15, 2021 - 12:48am

As GAPNA marks its 40th year, we want to share with you the projects we’re working on to support gerontological advanced practice nurses like you and build a better future for our patients. GAPNA’s anniversary theme “Preserve the Past, Enhance the Present, and Secure the Future,” reflects our shared vision. Learn how you can help us realize that vision.

AGS Launches Mobile Version of Its New Cognitive Screening Toolkit

Posted/Updated January 29, 2021 - 11:58am

New York (Jan. 19, 2021) — American Geriatrics Society (AGS) launched its new AGS Cognitive Screening Toolkit on the iGeriatrics app today, introducing an easy-to-access resource that can help clinicians select the appropriate free, open-access cognitive screening test among...

Seasonal Influenza Has a Substantial Impact on Activities of Daily Living in Nursing Home Residents

Posted/Updated January 25, 2021 - 12:29pm

Informative Fact Sheets have been added to this article: Benefits of Enhanced Influenza Vaccine Products; Influenza-Related Morbidity, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Risks; Real-World Evidence: What It Says About Enhanced Influenza Vaccine Products, Identifying Real-World Data on Enhanced Influenza Vaccines; and Practical Strategies for Increasing Use of Enhanced Influenza Vaccine Products Among LTCF Residents and Staff. (Originally published 09/02/2020)