GAPNA’s anniversary theme “Preserve the Past, Enhance the Present, and Secure the Future,” reflects our shared vision for gerontological advanced practice nursing.
The primary goal of the GAPNA Foundation (GAPNAF) is to provide financial support for research and educational opportunities.
Listed in the tabs below, are the GAPNA Foundation Awards, Scholarships, and Grants recipients.
Research/Clinical Project Scholarship Award
The Foundation supports the Research Committee by providing four cash awards for the best research study and the best clinical project to be presented as an oral paper or poster presented at the annual conference of GAPNA.
| YEAR | RECIPIENT(S) |
| 2020 | |
| Research Ms. Ameera Chakravarthy, ACNP, FNP "PROTein Exercise post Cardiac surgery (PROTEC) Program in Cardiac Surgery" |
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| Clinical Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA "In Pursuit of Patient Partnerships to Improve Quality and Safety in Cancer Care: Ambulatory Medication Project Initiative" |
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| 2019 | Research Anna Boone, PhD, ANP-BC “Application of a Researcher-Derived Frailty Index with Existing EHR Data in Older Adults with Clostridium Difficile Infection" |
| Clinical Lori Weckesser, BSN, RN “The Effects of an Emotional Support Dog on Agitation, Depression, and Quality of Life in Residents of a Nursing Home Living with Dementia.” |
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| 2018 | Linda Beuscher, PhD, RN, GNP, FNAP |
| Stephanie De Santiago, MS, BSN, RN, CNRN "Impact of Nurse Navigation on Parkinson's Disease Community Wellness" |
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| Malissa Mulkey, MSN, APRN, CCNS, CCRN, CNRN "Methods of Identifying Neurological Delirium (MIND) |
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| Malissa Mulkey, MSN, APRN, CCNS, CCRN, CNRN "Methods of Identifying Neurological Delirium (MIND)" |
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| 2017 | Katherine Puleo, BSN, CMSRN: "Fall Risk Reduction among Urban, Community Dwelling Older Adults" |
| Bada Kang, MS, ANP: "The Impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms among Older Veterans with Dementia; A Mixed Methods Study" |
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| 2016 | Kimberly Blanchard, MSN, RN: "Implementation Of A Culturally Sensitive Diabetes Self-Management Program For Older Adults" |
| Scott Choi, MA, BSN: "Rejection Of Care, Agitation, And Aggression In Persons With Dementia" |
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| 2015 | Valerie Gruss, PhD, APN, CNP-BC |
| Christine Robbins, FNP-C | |
| Research poster: Dr. Dorothy Wholihan | |
| Education poster: Dr. Ju Young Shin | |
| Clinical Project Awards -- Dr. Valerie Sabol | |
| 2014 | Melodee Harris, PhD, APRN, GNP-BC "PBAR-ICT Tool for Critical Geropsychiatric Situations" |
| Brenda Windemuth, DNP, CRNP "Influence of Treatment for Sleep Apnea of Elderly Patients" |
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| 2013 | Research: Lisa M. Mailliard, APN, GCNS-C “Use of a decision model to improve care planning in multimorbid older adult patients” |
| Research: Ju Young Shin, PhD “Medication-Taking Behavior in People with Parkinson’s Disease" |
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| 2012 | Research: Sherry Greenberg, PhD "Fear of Falling Among High-Risk, Urban, Community Dwelling Older Adults" |
| Research: Jennifer Klinedinst, PhD "Genetic Influences of Older Adults’ Behavior to Reduce Depressive Symptoms" |
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| 2011 | Research: Becky M. Bryant, MSN, FNP-BC "Heart Failure Self-Management in a House Call Program" |
| Clinical Project Grant: Kathryn Daniel, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC "Successful Nurse Practitioner Transitional Care in Reducing Elderly CHF Patient Hospital Readmissions" |
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| 2010 | Ruth Palan Lopez, PhD, GNP-BC "The Influence of Nursing Home Culture on the Use of Burdensome Interventions" |
| 2009 | Margaret I Wallhagen PhD, GNP-BC, AGSF, FAAN "Nurse Knowledge of Hearing Loss, Hearing Aides and Hearing Health" |
| 2008 | Marie Boltz PhD, RN, GNP-BC "Physical Function as a Nurse-sensitive Outcome in Hopsitalized Older Adults" |
| 2007 | Jenice Guzman MSN, RN "Predictors and Outcomes of Early Adherence to the Use of an Asynchronous Text-Messaging Telehealth Device" |
Dr. Virginia Lee Cora Research/Project Grant
GAPNAF Virginia Lee Cora Research/ Project Grant - $2,000 Award: Focus must be on APRNs, older adults, and their families (can be non-traditional families).
| YEAR | RECIPIENT |
| 2020 | Laura Tycon Moreines, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, ACHPN "Outcomes of an APRN Lead Geriatric Consult Team in the Emergency Department" |
| 2019 | Lori Martin- Plank, PhD, FNP, AGACNP, PMHNP “Fotonovela Intervention for Mexican-Americans Aging in Place: Pilot Study” |
GAPNA Center for Clinician Advancement: (United Health Group) Grant
The Foundation supports the Research Committee by providing four cash awards for the best research study and the best clinical project to be presented as an oral paper or poster presented at the annual conference of GAPNA.
| YEAR | RECIPIENT |
| 2019 | Mariya Kovaleva, RN, PhD “Tele-Savvy During Hospital to Home Transition” |
| 2018 | Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, NP-C, GNP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN "Development and Initial Testing of a Primary Palliative Care Virtual Training Program for Geriatric Nurse Practitioners" |
| 2017 | Courtney Holmes DNP, APRN “Quality Improvement of Geriatric Nursing Chronic Care Management Program” |
| 2016 | Soon Young Ha, PhDc, MSN United Health Group Grant |
| 2015 | Karen Wickersham, PhD, RN “Targeted Therapy Use in Adults with Cancer less than 85 years of Age” |
| 2015 | Karen Wickersham, PhD, RN “Targeted Therapy Use in Adults with Cancer less than 85 years of Age” |
| 2014 | Valerie Sabol, PhD, ACNP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP "Impact of Age on Outcomes Associated with Early Mobilization in MICU" |
AMDA Foundation Futures Program Educational Grant
This award has been discontinued.
The AMDA Foundation provides residents, fellows and APNs who are interested in long term care practice with the opportunity to participate in the AMDA Foundation Futures Program.
| YEAR | RECIPIENT |
| 2020 | Carman H. Henderson, FNP-BC, RN |
| 2019 | Jessica Noggle Taylor, PhD |
| 2018 | Lori Steiger, AGNP-BC |
| 2017 | Lisa Marie McCusker, MSN, FNP-C |
| 2016 | Jamyl N. Walker MSN, APRN, AGNP-C |
| 2015 | Michele Pirc, MSN, GNP, ANP |
| 2014 | Kanah May Lewallen, MSN, ANP-BC |
| 2013 | Joanna Brightwater, RN |
| Victoria Nalls, GNP-BC, CWS | |
| 2012 | Rosa Lamerson |
| 2011 | Marva Edwards Marshall, DNP, ARNP, ANP-BC |
Dave Butler Spirit of GAPNA Award
Dave Butler, Vice President for Johnson & Johnson USA, was an advocate and supporter of the goals and mission of GAPNA. It is only fitting that the Dave Butler Scholarship be awarded to a member who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the organization.
| YEAR | RECIPIENT |
| 2020 | George Byron Peraza-Smith, DNP, ARNP-BC, FAANP, GS-C |
| 2019 | Susan Mullaney, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC, GS-C |
| 2018 | Evelyn Duffy,DNP, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP |
| 2017 | Kathleen Fletcher, DNP, RN, GNP-BC, FAAN |
| 2016 | Dr Virginia Lee Cora, DSN, APRN-R, FAANP |
| 2015 | Trudy Keltz, GNP-BC |
| 2014 | Joanne Miller, PhD, APRN/GNP-BC |
| 2013 | Charlotte Kelley, MSN, GNP, ARNP |
| 2012 | Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP |
| 2011 | Howard Bradley, MCP of SimpleC, LLC |
| 2010 | Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP |
| 2009 | Alice Early MSN, ANP-BC |
| 2008 | Marge Dean RN, CS, GNP, MSN |
| 2007 | Lisa Byrd PhD, RN, CFNP |
Gilliam Foundation Grant for Minority Studies in Gerontology
The Foundation supports the Research Committee by providing four cash awards for the best research study and the best clinical project to be presented as an oral paper or poster presented at the annual conference of GAPNA.
| YEAR | RECIPIENT |
| 2016 | Pamela Cacchione PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN and Rev. Le Roi Gill, D, Min, M.Div, JD |
GAPNAF Contact Information
| Donations to GAPNAF The GAPNA Foundation GAPNAF Awards c/o Eric Joh, Esq 4600 North Ocean Boulevard Suite 206 Boynton Beach Florida 33435 Barbara Resnick E-Mail: barbresnick@aol.com |
GAPNAF Events MJ Henderson E-Mail: mj@mjhsb.com |
Other GAPNAF Contacts The GAPNA Foundation c/o GAPNA National Office East Holly Ave Box 56 Pitman NJ 08071 Phone 866-355-1392 Fax 856-589-7463 E-Mail: GAPNA@ajj.com |
