Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)

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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ACADIA Webinar (FREE)

Posted/Updated November 30, 2020 - 11:23am

"Understanding the Impact and Consequences of Dementia-Related Hallucinations and Delusions From the Long-Term Care Perspective." This program will feature an overview of hallucinations and delusions associated with dementiarelated psychosis. It will focus on the prevalence, impact, and proposed neurobiology of hallucinations and delusions across the dementias and the unmet need for individuals experiencing these symptoms. The webinars are FREE to all.

Advancing Excellence 2020 Virtual Summit

Posted/Updated November 25, 2020 - 11:22am

The Advancing Excellence in Long-Term Care Collaborative (AELTCC) will host its annual summit virtually December 9-11, exploring the topic: Mitigating Racial Inequities in Post-Acute & Long-Term Care.

Happy Thanksgiving from GAPNA!

Posted/Updated November 24, 2020 - 12:41pm

In observance of Thanksgiving, the GAPNA National Office will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2020, and will reopen Monday, November 30, 2020 at 8:30, US Eastern.

GAPNA Foundation Presents 2020 Awards for Research and Scholarship

Posted/Updated November 24, 2020 - 11:08am

Each year, the GAPNA Foundation organizes conference fundraising events to support research and scholarship awards and grants. Due to the coronavirus, the 2020 conference was virtual, so we could not hold our usual fundraising events. However, we did receive chapter...

GAPNA’s Winter Rising Star for 2020

Posted/Updated November 23, 2020 - 5:20pm

Tracey Chan, PhD, ANP-BC, GAPNA’s Winter 2020 Rising Star, is Graduate Nursing Program Chair and faculty member, Madonna University, Livonia, MI. As aprimary care practitioner, Terry is predominately involved in chronic disease management...

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.