Call for Abstracts for the 2022 Annual Conference
ABSTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 5, 2021.Posted
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Practice Liability Issues
Liability considerations as nurse practitioners' scope of practice expandsPosted
Book Your Hotel Reservation
At the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel for the 2022 Pharma Conference.Posted
Thank You!
And the LeaderBoard Winners from the Annual Conference are...Posted
Rising Star
Brette Svensson, DNP, MSN, AGPCNP-BC is the Rising Star for the 2021 Winter Newsletter.Posted
Winter GAPNA Newsletter Online
Inside: Award Winners, Rising Star, Members on the Move, New Dementia Report, Spanish Resources and more!Posted
Jennifer Kim Reviews Disaster Response Studies
What does it take to keep older adults in long-term care or home-care settings safe during health crises or natural disasters?Posted
Health Affairs Scholarship is Now Open
Applications are accepted Oct 1-Dec 4. GAPNA membership required for a minimum of two years; student membership applies.Posted
Vaccines and LTC Workers
New Studies to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among LTC WorkersPosted
GAPNA Conference Coverage: Preventing Delirium
Clinical Advisor reported from the 2021 GAPNA Annual Conference and covered this key session on a nurse-led program that helped decrease new cases of delirium in older adults...Posted
GAPNA Conference Coverage: Risks of Depression
Clinical Advisor reported from the 2021 GAPNA Annual Conference and covered Dr. Lorraine Novosel’s report on depression as a cardiovascular disease risk factor.Posted
GAPNA Conference Coverage: Medication Adherence
Clinical Advisor reported from the 2021 GAPNA Annual Conference and covered this session on the positive impact of a nurse-led program on medication adherence by Dr. Valerie Gruss.Posted
GAPNA Conference Coverage: Untreated Urinary Incontinence
Clinical Advisor reported from the 2021 GAPNA Annual Conference and covered this key session on untreated urinary incontinence in long-term care residents by Dr. Diane Newman.Posted
GAPNA Conference Coverage: Elder Abuse
Clinical Advisor reported from the 2021 GAPNA Annual Conference and covered this important session on elder abuse by Dr. Natalie Baker.Posted
Complete your Conference NCPD Evaluations
While registered attendees have access to indefinite access to conference content, Nursing Continuing Professional Education (NCPD) contact hour evaluations must be completed no...
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2021 Awards and Scholarships Winners
Congratulations to the 2021 GAPNA Excellence, GAPNA Foundation, and Podium and Poster Awards Recipients.Posted
Clinical Advisor Spotlights GAPNA Conference Sessions
Several key sessions at the 2021 GAPNA Annual Conference, held virtually and in-person in San Diego, CA, September 30-October 2, were covered by the Clinical Advisor writing team.Posted
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 the...Posted
GAPNA Members: Nov/Dec 2021 FREE MONTHLY NCPD
"Delivering Difficult News: What NPs Need to Know," 1.00 - CHPosted
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...Posted
View a recorded White House Virtual Conversation
View a recorded White House Virtual Conversation on Health Systems, Providers, and the COVID-19 Vaccinations Effort.Posted
Clinical Care Options Webcast
On Demand Webcast: Making Informed Decisions on Stroke Prevention: Focus on Older Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.Posted
Fall Rising Star
Congratulations Rachel Zimmer, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-C, Assistant Professor, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NCPosted
A Video Message from GAPNA President Sherry Greenberg
GAPNA President Sherry Greenberg talks about the upcoming conference!Posted
Fall GAPNA Newsletter Online
Get ready for Fall! The GAPNA Fall Newsletter is available now. Inside: 40th Anniversary Celebration, Fall Rising Star, Conference Updates and Previews, Cures Act, Vaccine- and...Posted
Clinical Care Options Webcast
Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Older Adults: Understanding Risk, Diagnosis, and Evolving Prevention Strategies.Posted
Vaccines, Lockdowns, & More: GAPNA Expert Reviews the Literature
Vaccines, Lockdowns, & More: GAPNA Expert Reviews the Literature
GAPNA Immediate Past President Deborah Dunn explores three important recent studies in the latest issue of Clini...
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Tdap Vaccine May Reduce Dementia
GAPNA Immediate Past President Deborah Dunn explores three important recent studies in the latest issue of Clinical Advisor's "Best in Literature" column...Posted
Latest Addition to GAPNA'S Legislative Activities
The latest letter in support or opposition of current/pending legislation: Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease and Congressional Neuroscience Caucus...Posted
Annual Conference Exhibitor Information
GAPNA 2021 Annual Conference Exhibitor Information...Posted
Reminder: NCPD Evaluations Due!
While you have two full years to watch additional sessions and earn CNE credit, please complete the NCPD (Nursing Continuing Professional Development) evaluation for the sessions...Posted
2021 Election Winners
GAPNA would like to introduce you to the 2021-2022 BOD election winners. Please take a moment to read about this year’s new BOD and why they were chosen for the position noted.Posted
How GAPNA is Preserving the Past
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...
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Optimizing Care in LTC Facilities During COVID-19
Optimizing Care in LTC Facilities During COVID-19
Jennifer Kim, GAPNA’s national treasurer, shares valuable information on the frontline lessons learned during COVID-19, as well...
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Natalie Baker Reviews the Literature on Medication Management
Natalie Baker Reviews the Literature on Medication Management
GAPNA President-Elect Natalie Baker examines recent literature on antidepressant and opioid prescribing, as well as...
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GAPNA Past President Helps Lead Age-Friendly Health Movement
HealtheCareers recently featured Michelle Moccia in an article, Nurses Demonstrate Excellence in Older Adult Care Innovations, describing the transformative work of the national...Posted
New Professional Development Terminology
‘NCPD’ Replaces ‘CNE’ in the ANCC Accreditation Statement.Posted
Care for Older Adults: GAPNA President Examines the Evidence
Safe and Equitable Care for Older Adults: GAPNA President Sherry Greenberg Examines the Evidence. In the latest issue of Clinical Advisor's "Best in Literature" column, GAPNA...Posted
GAPNA Gerontology Resources for APRNs in Acute and Emergent Care Settings
The goal of the Gerontology Resources for APRNs in Acute and Emergent Care Settings (2nd edition) (“Acute Care Resource Guide”) is to make geriatric and gerontological content...Posted
2020 Poster Presentations!
Select posters from the 2020 GAPNA Annual Conference are now available for viewing. All posters presentations in are PDF files. Poster presentations will remain available online...Posted
Exercise is Crucial for Older Adults
GAPNA Past President Dr. Deborah Dunn explores recent reports on the effectiveness of activities like dance and stretching on the health of older adults in Clinical Advisor's...Posted
GAPNA Expert Writes About Rare Blood Cancers
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...Posted
Get the Inside Scoop on Running for the GAPNA Board
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...Posted
AGS Launches Mobile Version of Its New Cognitive Screening Toolkit
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...Posted
GAPNA President Examines Care Strategies for Older Adults
GAPNA President Dr. Sherry Greenberg examines care strategies for older adults with dementia, as well as other gerontologic topics, in Clinical Advisor's January 2021 "Best in...Posted
PRESS RELEASE from Lily
Lilly's neutralizing antibody bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) receives FDA emergency use authorization for the treatment of recently diagnosed COVID-19...Posted
New Position Statement Added
Addressing Nursing Home Safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond (approved: 12/14/20).Posted
GAPNA Members: FREE MONTHLY CNE: Jan/Feb 2021
"The Gerontological Patient in the Emergency Department," 1.00 - CH. After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to acknowledge the value of an age...Posted