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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"The Gerontological Patient in the Emergency Department"

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

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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2020 GAPNA Annual Conference Content Available for Purchase

Posted/Updated November 23, 2020 - 3:04pm

Could not attend the 2020 Annual Conference but, would like the content now? Attended the 2020 Annual Conference but, are interested in purchasing additional sessions? We've got your covered!

An Inspiring Leader: GAPNA Past President Deb Dunn in the Interview 'Spotlight'

Posted/Updated November 13, 2020 - 11:49am

OR Today sat down with GAPNA's Immediate Past President Deborah Dunn to discuss her nursing path and a career dedicated to nurturing others. "Stay curious. Keep learning. Say yes to opportunities," she says.

Winter 2020 GAPNA Newsletter is Online Now!

Posted/Updated November 10, 2020 - 4:01pm

The GAPNA Newsletter - Winter 2020, Volume 39, Number 4, is now online! Read "Resiliency and New Experiences Highlight the GAPNA Spirit," an article from the new GAPNA President Sherry Greenberg. Other features include Pandemic Lessons Learned, 2020 Awards, Vision and Dementia, SIG- and Chapter News, and much more.

Clinical Care Options - Webcast

Posted/Updated November 6, 2020 - 10:07am

Webcast: Vaccinations and Healthy Aging: Protecting Your Older Patients From Shingles. ...key questions answered such as: Is there an age limit for the shingles vaccine? How long does protection last? Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing contact hour (0.25 pharmacology). Released: October 22, 2020, Expiration: October 21, 2021.

GAPNA Immediate Past President Examines Crucial Reports for Clinical Advisor

Posted/Updated November 3, 2020 - 9:42am

Addressing such urgent issues as social isolation and older Americans, GAPNA Past President Deborah Dunn updates health care providers on key findings in Clinical Advisor's "Best in Literature" column.

Nursing Leader Sherry A. Greenberg Named President, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association

Posted/Updated October 19, 2020 - 10:49am

PRESS RELEASE: PITMAN, NJ - (October 14, 2020) – Respected nursing leader Sherry A. Greenberg, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAANP, FAAN, of Scotch Plains, NJ, has been chosen as president of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).