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GAPNA President Reviews Latest Research Affecting Older Adults

In the latest issue of Clinical Advisor's "Best in Literature" column, GAPNA President Sherry Greenberg reviews three recent reports on wellness visits, fall prevention, and...

GAPNA Members: FREE MONTHLY NCPD

"Application of 2019 Guidelines for Management of Atrial Fibrillation," 1.00- CH, 1.00 - Rx. After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to...

Obesity, Frailty, and Pain: GAPNA Expert Analyzes Recent Literature

GAPNA Past-President Valerie Sabol reviews three studies and examines the interrelated topics of obesity, pain, and frailty in older patients and their contribution to chronic...

View a recorded White House Virtual Conversation

View a recorded White House Virtual Conversation on Health Systems, Providers, and the COVID-19 Vaccinations Effort.

Clinical Care Options Webcast

On Demand Webcast: Making Informed Decisions on Stroke Prevention: Focus on Older Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.

Fall Rising Star

Congratulations Rachel Zimmer, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-C, Assistant Professor, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC

Events

Beyond webinars, GAPNA hosts two major events each year: the GAPNA Annual Conference and Contemporary Pharmacology and Prescribing in Older Adults.

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Networking

Besides being able to network in person at GAPNA events, members can also network at any time in our online community, the GAPNA Exchange.

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Online Learning

GAPNA's Online Library provides access to educational content and credits 24 hours a day. Membership is not required, but does grant you valuable discounts.

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Certification

To distinguish Gerontological APRNs who possess expert knowledge, experience, and skill, GAPNA and GNCC offer an APRN specialty certification in gerontology.

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Important Dates

Call for 2022 General Abstracts

Monday, September 20, 2021 - Sunday, December 5, 2021

Call for 2022 Poster and Project Abstracts

Monday, September 20, 2021 - Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Annual Conference

Thursday, September 30, 2021 - Saturday, October 2, 2021

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I chose a GAPNA-Great Lakes Chapter conference committee position to get to know my chapter better. I enjoyed it so much that I have participated several times on this committee in different roles!

Nina Ganesh-Nandish, AGPCNP-BC

Local chapter engagement is one of the most fun aspects of GAPNA membership! It is so meaningful to connect with others who share our passion for older adults, and it’s an honor to give back to those chapters by serving in leadership roles.

Dr. Abby Luck Parish, DNP, APN-BC

Getting involved in my local GAPNA chapter has helped me become a better nurse and mentor. It has brought tons of opportunities in networking and professional development.

Brette Svensson, MSN, AGPCNP-BC

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