# Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) > GAPNA is the premier professional organization and community for advanced practice providers (APPs) — including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, other clinicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals — who care for older adults across primary, acute, post-acute, home, and long-term care settings. GAPNA supports its 2,500+ members through education, advocacy, leadership, certification, community, and evidence-based practice to strengthen effectiveness and confidence in aging care. Managed by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ). **Mission:** Promoting excellence in advanced practice nursing for the well-being of older adults. **Vision:** To continue to be the trusted leaders for the expert care of older adults. **Tagline:** As the only advanced practice nursing organization focused exclusively on older adults — the fastest-growing segment of the population. **Headquarters:** Box 56, East Holly Avenue, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 **Phone:** 866-355-1392 **Email:** gapna@gapna.org **Website:** https://www.gapna.org --- ## About GAPNA - **About Page:** https://www.gapna.org/about — GAPNA uniquely supports APPs across diverse practice settings, whether gerontology is their exclusive focus or part of a broader patient panel. ### What GAPNA Does - Advocates quality care for older adults - Promotes professional development - Provides continuing gerontological education - Enhances communication and professional collaboration among healthcare providers - Educates the public regarding issues of aging ### Board of Directors - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/about/board-directors — Elected GAPNA governance body. (Content not text-extractable from this page — available at the URL above.) ### Statement on Community Collaboration (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/about/statement-community-collaboration — GAPNA is committed to fostering a professional community where every member is respected, supported, and valued. The organization welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and promotes an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. GAPNA acknowledges persistent gaps in the broader healthcare landscape and remains dedicated to addressing barriers that limit opportunity and well-being across all practice settings. A Community & Engagement Collaborative Task Force supports these goals. ### Strategic Plan - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/about/strategic-plan — A Strategic Planning Framework document is available for download. ### Foundation - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/about/foundation - **Mailing address:** GAPNA Foundation, PO Box 591, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004 - **Mission:** Twofold: (1) provide financial grants to support scholarly research and projects related to gerontological nursing; (2) provide educational opportunities for RNs and APRNs working with older adults. - **Foundation Grants:** Applications accepted March 15 – May 15 each year. - **Board of Directors:** Elizabeth Galik (Chairman), Nancy Wilens (Vice Chair), Jennifer Serafin (Secretary), M. Catherine Wollman (Treasurer), Joanne Miller (Grant Manager), Marianne Shaughnessy (Grant Development), Suzanne Ransehousen and MJ Henderson (Resource Development). - **Founding chapter contributors:** Chicagoland Chapter, Ohio Chapter, Great Lakes Chapter, Gulf Coast Chapter. ### Strategic Partners - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/about/strategic-partners — GAPNA offers customizable partnership opportunities for brand visibility, thought leadership, and community engagement. Contact: Meghan Cash, meghan.cash@ajj.com | 856-256-2374. ### Contact Us - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/about/contact-us - Email: gapna@gapna.org - Phone: 866-355-1392 - Address: Box 56, East Holly Avenue, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 --- ## Membership - **Membership Hub:** https://www.gapna.org/membership — GAPNA offers tailored membership categories for APPs across all practice settings and career stages. - **Membership Categories & Benefits:** https://www.gapna.org/membership/membership-categories-benefits ### Membership Categories **Regular Membership** - For licensed APPs actively providing care to older adults, whether gerontology is exclusive focus or part of a broader panel. - Full benefits: Discounted conference registration (PharmaCon and ENGAGE); monthly ANCC contact hours and pharmacology learning sessions; full access to Online Library (journals, recordings, toolkits, resources); eligibility for scholarships, awards, leadership programs, and mentorship; full access to GAPNA Exchange Community, SIGs, chapters, and volunteer roles; subscription to the *Journal of Gerontological Nursing*; strong advocacy representation. **Associate Membership** - For healthcare professionals interested in older adult care (non-APP). - Same full benefits as Regular Membership. - URL: https://www.gapna.org/membership/alternative-memberships/associate-membership **Student Membership** - For students currently enrolled in nursing programs (NP, CNS, or related) with an interest in older adult care. - Benefits: Special discounted conference access (PharmaCon and ENGAGE); access to Online Library, select webinars, and toolkits; networking via chapters, Exchange Community, and mentors; eligibility for student scholarships, awards, and leadership learning tracks; early exposure to *Journal of Gerontological Nursing*, ANCC contact hours, and pharmacology content. - URL: https://www.gapna.org/membership/alternative-memberships/student-membership **Retired Membership** - For retired professionals who previously practiced and wish to stay connected. - Benefits: Annual conferences at reduced rates; Online Library access (especially legacy content and best practices); networking via GAPNA Exchange and chapter membership; volunteer positions including peer mentorship or advisory roles; subscriptions to GAPNA communications, newsletters, and *Journal of Gerontological Nursing*. **Institutional & Organizational Membership** - For hospitals, health systems, universities, and organizations supporting staff/students/faculty and strengthening geriatric care. - Benefits: Discounted group membership for APPs; recognition on GAPNA website and communications; staff access to Online Library; opportunities to collaborate on research, leadership development, and clinical practice improvement; networking for organizational representatives; subscriptions to GAPNA newsletters and JGN for designated representatives. - URL: https://www.gapna.org/membership/membership-categories-benefits/institutional-organizational-membership ### Professional Partners (Member Discounts) - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/membership/professional-partners - **ANCC:** GAPNA members save on initial tests and select renewals for: AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, AGCNS, PMHNP, ACNP-BC (renewal only), ANP-BC (renewal only), and GERO-BC (renewal only). - **PALTmed (formerly AMDA):** GAPNA members can join the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association for $195 (includes Members-Only Forum, education discounts, *JAMDA* subscription, and *Caring for the Ages*). November joiners receive 14 months for $195. - **AANP:** GAPNA members receive a $10 discount on AANP membership. - **American Geriatric Society:** GAPNA members receive discounted pricing on AGS premier products. - **Alliance of Nurses for Health Environment (ANHE):** Shares resources on aging and environmental health. - **Nurses Service Organization (NSO):** Professional liability insurance for nursing professionals. - **MemberDeals:** Exclusive savings on travel, entertainment (theme parks, hotels, shows, and attractions) for GAPNA members. --- ## Certification GAPNA's certification program is administered by the **Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission (GNCC)**, a subsidiary body with its own Board of Commissioners. - **Certification Hub:** https://www.gapna.org/certification ### GS-C: Gerontological Specialist – Certified - **About the GS-C:** https://www.gapna.org/certification/about — The GS-C is an APRN specialty certification offered by the GNCC. It recognizes APRNs who demonstrate expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults across care settings. **Why Get Certified?** - Professional credibility and career mobility - Competitive advantage in the job market and higher wages - Expanded job opportunities - Strengthened patient trust and safer, more effective care - Structured pathway for ongoing education **GS-C Exam Blueprint (% of test):** - Area I: Comprehensive assessment of the complex older adult — 20% - Area II: Screening, diagnostic testing, treatment and care planning — 20% - Area III: Prescribing medications (pharmacotherapy risks/benefits) — 20% - Area IV: Systems-based educational strategies to optimize health outcomes — 14% - Area V: Anticipating and managing transitions of care (including palliative/hospice) — 20% - Area VI: Systems-based deployment of resources to optimize outcomes for older adult populations — 6% **GS-C Cycle of Certification:** The exam is developed with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, fairness, and reliability. GS-C Annual Reports (including exam trends, pass rates, and key data) are available at the certification page. ### Recertification - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/certification/recertification - GS-C certification is valid for **5 years**. - **Recertification options:** 1. **Re-examination** — Complete exam application with fees. 2. **Continuing Education** — Must meet all three requirements: - *Licensure:* Must hold a current GS-C and meet all eligibility requirements. - *Professional Practice Hours:* 1,000 hours as an APRN working with older adults within the last 5 years. Includes direct or indirect practice: Acute/Long-Term Care, Clinics/Offices, Home Care, Surgery, Education, Research, Administration, Advocacy, Consulting. - *Continuing Education:* 80 ANCC contact hours within the 5-year period. Minimum 50 must be gerontology-specific; remaining 30 can be general nursing/healthcare/academic. - Applications accepted up to 6 months prior to expiration date. Late applications accepted up to 90 days after expiration with additional fee. - Recertification Portal available for tracking contact hours. ### Fees - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/certification/fees ### Exam Preparation - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/certification/exam-preparation - **APRN Gerontological Specialist Certification Preparation Guide, 1st Edition** — Available for download. Covers emphasis areas based on practice analyses. - **APRN Gerontological Specialist Certification Study Guide, 2nd Edition** — Includes exam blueprint, GAPNA section articles with case studies, suggested reading material, and sample questions with answer key. Available for purchase in the GAPNA Store. - **Sample Exam Questions** — Provided by GNCC to familiarize applicants with the question format. Available for download. - **Certificant Directory:** https://go.gapna.org/s/gncc-certified-directory - **FAQ:** https://www.gapna.org/certification/faq ### GNCC Board of Commissioners - **President:** Susan (Sue) Mullaney, DNP, CNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAAN, FAANP — Owner/Consultant, SeniorCare Executive Services, Boston, MA - **President-Elect:** Christina Holub, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, GS-C — Lehigh Valley Health Network - **Secretary:** Jennifer Serafin, MSN, GNP-BC — Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center - **Treasurer:** Justin Waryold, DNP, RN, ANP-C, ACNP-BC, GS-C, CNE, CGNC, FAANP — Upstate Medical University - **Commissioner:** Myla Magno, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, GS-C — Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - **Public Member:** Melissa Boucher — Strategic Consulting Solutions - **Consultant:** Marianne Shaughnessy, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, GS-C - **GNCC National Office:** Executive Director Erin Macartney; Certification Services Manager Sarah-Louise Primavera — GAPNA National Office, Magnolia/Turnersville, NJ --- ## Education - **Education Hub:** https://www.gapna.org/education — GAPNA provides robust educational opportunities through two signature annual conferences (ENGAGE and PharmaCon), free monthly sessions, an online library, leadership institute, and clinical toolkits. ### ENGAGE26 — Annual Conference - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/engage26 - **Dates:** September 24–26, 2026 - **Location:** Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area Hotel, Orlando, FL - **Description:** GAPNA's premier annual conference for advanced practice providers and clinicians caring for older adults. Evolved from GAPNA's longtime annual conference format. - **Earn:** Up to 14.5 ANCC NCPD contact hours, including pharmacology credits in select sessions. - **Features:** Optional pre-conference workshops; Specialty Acute Care Track; expert-led sessions from national gerontological leaders; GAPNA Foundation networking events; GAPNA Gallery networking. - **Post-Con Online Access:** Select sessions recorded and available ~3–4 weeks after the conference for online viewing and contact hours. Register as "On-Demand" for this option. - **Cancellation policy:** Refund requests must be submitted in writing by August 13, 2026; administrative fee retained. - **Hotel:** Discounted conference hotel rate available through August 24, 2026. - **Abstracts:** DNP/PhD Student Poster Abstracts due by May 1, 2026. - **Sponsorships/Exhibiting:** Contact Meghan Cash at Meghan.cash@ajj.com. View the ENGAGE26 Prospectus. ### PharmaCon27 — Pharmacology & Prescribing Conference - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/pharmacon27-hawaii - **Dates:** April 6–10, 2027 - **Location:** Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii - **Description:** Five-day pharmacology-focused conference for APPs, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals specializing in older adult care. Full pharmacology contact hours available at every session. Smaller, more intimate setting for deeper connections and focused learning. - **Topics:** Medication management optimization, patient safety, age-friendly care, interprofessional practice. - **Contact:** Meghan Cash, Meghan.cash@ajj.com ### Online Library - **URL:** https://library.gapna.org/ — Access to journals, webinar recordings, conference session recordings, toolkits, and CE resources. - Free monthly ANCC contact hours for GAPNA members; many sessions include pharmacology credits essential for licensure maintenance. ### Leadership Institute (GAPNA Leadership Institute — GLI) - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/education/leadership-institute - **Purpose:** Develop, support, and enrich the leadership skills of GAPNA members for roles within GAPNA and other organizations advancing care of older adults. - **Duration:** 18-month program with online synchronous and face-to-face components. - **Facilitated by:** A nationally recognized nurse leader. - **Mentorship:** All fellows work one-on-one with GLI mentors who have held or currently hold GAPNA leadership positions. - **Topics:** Leadership styles and strengths, strategic leadership, managing change, building effective teams, coaching conversations and conflict management, leadership development, work-life integration, project planning. - **Open to:** GAPNA members seeking individualized mentorship for personal leadership development, skills to foster collaboration, effective communication strategies, and peer relationships. - **Program Director:** Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN - **Program-Elect:** Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP ### Dementia Care Specialist Course - **URL:** https://library.gapna.org/courses/11/view — Available in the GAPNA Online Library. ### PAC/LTC Workshop - **URL:** https://library.gapna.org/p/s/elevating-excellence-the-evolving-role-of-the-nurse-practitioner-in-skilled-and-long-term-care-settings-8530 — Focused on elevating excellence in the NP role in skilled and long-term care settings. ### Pharmacology Update Workshop - **URL:** https://library.gapna.org/p/s/pharmacology-update-8531 ### Age-Friendly Health Systems (4Ms Framework) - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/4ms-framework-age-friendly-health-system — GAPNA supports the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative and the 4Ms Framework (from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement). The US population aged 65+ is expected to nearly double from 43.1 million (2012) to 83.7 million by 2050. --- ## Publications - **Publications Hub:** https://www.gapna.org/publications ### Journal of Gerontological Nursing (JGN) - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/publications/journal-gerontological-nursing - The official journal of GAPNA. Peer-reviewed, clinically relevant research and review articles on gerontological and age-friendly care. - Sections on geropharmacology, person-centered care, public policy, and technology innovations. - Published bi-monthly with columns authored by GAPNA's JGN editorial team: Katy Vickers, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, and George Peraza-Smith, DNP, A-GNP-C, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAANP. - Electronic access included as a GAPNA membership benefit. - **Call for submissions:** Short updates (1,200–1,500 words) including research briefs, case reports, clinical pearls, policy briefs, and literature updates. Contact: Gapna@gapna.org ### Newsletter - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/publications/newsletter — GAPNA member newsletter. Contact editorial staff via the newsletter page. ### Podcast: GAPNA Chat - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/publications/podcast - Official GAPNA podcast featuring interviews and discussions with GAPNA leaders and members of the gerontological healthcare community. - **Topics:** Advocacy, policy, education, professional development, research, and clinical care for older adults. - **Host:** Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA — NICHE Coordinator, Geriatric Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL. - Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Spreaker, and other platforms. ### Outside Publications - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/publications/outside-publications — Curated list of external publications relevant to gerontological nursing practice. ### Toolkits & Ebooks - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/publications/ebooks-toolkits 1. **Getting Started with GAPNA: A New Members Guide to Maximizing Your Membership** — Free downloadable eBook covering how to access educational resources, build professional connections, advance career through certification, and get involved in committees and SIGs. 2. **Designing Your Leadership Pathway** — Free eBook for students, early-career professionals, and experienced nurses. Covers leadership opportunities, networking, SIGs, advocacy, certification, and GAPNA operations. 3. **COVID-19 Vaccination and Therapeutics in PALTC Toolkit: Resources for Clinicians** (September 2023) — Developed with AMDA for clinicians in post-acute and long-term care, covering COVID-19 bivalent booster importance and available therapeutics. 4. **Gerontology Resources for APRN Preceptors and Students** — Free access, open-access toolkit. Organized by primary care topics; includes links to websites and mobile apps in the public domain. Developed by gerontological APRNs to integrate geriatric knowledge in APRN clinical education. 5. **Gerontology Resources for APRNs in Acute and Emergent Care Settings** (3rd edition) — Organized alphabetically by acute and emergent care topics. Includes links to public websites and videos. Designed for APRN students, preceptors, clinicians, and educators in higher-acuity settings. 6. **Gerontology Resources for Faculty and APRNs in Post-Acute Care and Long-Term Care Settings** — Covers PAC, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Topics include chronic conditions, geriatric syndromes, communication techniques, and ethical considerations. --- ## Advocacy - **Advocacy Hub:** https://www.gapna.org/advocacy — GAPNA advocates policies and legislative efforts that expand and elevate the role of APPs in caring for older adults, prioritizing health, dignity, and well-being. ### Policies & Position Statements - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/advocacy/policies-position-statements — GAPNA asserts policy and position on key conditions affecting gerontological nursing practice. **Current Position Statements:** 1. Vaccines for Older Adults: A Societal Safeguard 2. Eliminating Practice Barriers of the Gerontological APRN in the Long-Term Care Setting 3. Expectations of Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) in Addressing Global Climate Change and Its Impact on the Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults 4. Addressing Nursing Home Safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond 5. Clinical Practice of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners 6. GAPNA Consensus Statement on Proficiencies for the APRN Gerontological Specialist 7. GAPNA Geropsychiatric Nursing Position Statement 8. GAPNA Policy Priorities 9. Joint Summary Statement — Diagnosing Schizophrenia in Skilled Nursing Centers 10. Neurological Behavior: An Educational Update 11. Nurse Practitioner DNP Education, Certification and Titling: A Unified Statement 12. Primary care in long-term care sites: Long-term care sites as appropriate clinical placements for primary care NP students 13. Resolution on Advanced Practice Gerontological Nurse Interactions with Industry Representatives 14. GAPNA Geropsychiatric Nursing Position Statement: Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements for Advanced Practice (2025) 15. NP Organizations Concerned About DOE Negotiated Rulemaking (2025) ### Legislative Activities - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/advocacy/legislative-activities - The GAPNA Health Affairs Committee tracks and promotes legislation and policies enhancing APN practice and quality care for older adults. GAPNA participates in the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC), committed to improving national health through RN and APRN education and practice. - Archive of letters in support or opposition of legislation dating from 2013 to 2026, covering topics including Medicare physician fee schedules, telehealth extensions, VA APRN practice expansion, Title VIII nursing workforce funding, workplace violence prevention, Alzheimer's disease, APRN licensure, and more. - Recent actions (2026): Supporting Recognition of Advanced Nursing Degrees Under the RISE Rule (March 2026); responding to NAPCEP Instructor Requirement and Long-Term Care (February 2026). ### Advocacy Briefs - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/advocacy-briefs — Curated advocacy briefs on key issues. ### GAPNA Health Affairs Nursing Coalitions - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/advocacy/gapna-health-affairs-nursing-coalitions ### Health Affairs Toolkit - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/advocacy/health-affairs-toolkit — Resources supporting health affairs work and legislative engagement. - **Health Affairs Scholarship:** Applications accepted October 1–31 each year. --- ## Get Involved ### Committees - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/membership/committees — GAPNA's committees are responsible for oversight of specific areas serving the membership and the broader gerontological nursing community. Members can sign up to volunteer via the volunteer form. ### Special Interest Groups (SIGs) - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/membership/volunteer-opportunities/special-interest-groups — SIGs promote member engagement in areas of special interest to advance gerontological nursing practice. Members may volunteer to serve as chair or co-chair of a SIG. ### Task Forces - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/membership/task-forces ### Volunteer Opportunities - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/membership/volunteer-opportunities — Members can serve on committees, SIGs, and task forces, or as chairs/co-chairs. - **Volunteer for Committees and SIGs:** https://www.gapna.org/membership/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-committees-and-sigs ### Awards and Scholarships - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/membership/awards-and-scholarships - Nominators and nominees must be Regular or Associate GAPNA members in good standing for at least one year. - Recipients announced annually at the Awards Celebration at the ENGAGE Conference. - **GAPNA Excellence Awards:** Applications accepted March 1 – June 1. - **GAPNA Foundation Grants:** Applications accepted March 15 – May 15. - **Health Affairs Scholarship:** Applications accepted October 1 – October 31. - Self-nominations are invited. Member login required to view application pages. - **Award Recipients Archive:** https://www.gapna.org/membership/awards-and-scholarships/awards-and-scholarships-recipients ### Chapters - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/membership/chapters — GAPNA chapters support members at the local level through conferences, networking events, and educational activities throughout the year. - Members are automatically assigned to a chapter based on their mailing address. - Chapters connect via the GAPNA Exchange online community. - Questions: gapna@gapna.org --- ## Voices of GAPNA - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/voicesofgapna — "We Are Your People" campaign (launched 2023) celebrates the inspiring members who form the heart of GAPNA. Members share their journeys — why they chose nursing, why they focus on older adults, and how they found their professional home with GAPNA. Conference photos and member stories featured. --- ## Online Community - **GAPNA Exchange Community:** https://community.gapna.org/home — Members-only online networking and professional community platform. --- ## Corporate Support - **URL:** https://www.gapna.org/corporate-support — GAPNA is the partner of choice for corporations looking to increase exposure to healthcare professionals specializing in older adult care. ### Corporate Partnership Levels **Platinum Strategic Partner** - All Gold/Strategic tier benefits, plus: - Webinar & Podcast Sponsorship (unbranded educational session on GAPNA Online Library) - Enhanced website presence: priority logo placement on homepage and rotating banner ads - Two customized targeted email campaigns per year - Complimentary exhibit booth at PharmaCon or ENGAGE Annual Conference - Exclusive sponsorship options (e.g., Leadership Institute) **Gold Strategic Partner** - All Strategic Partner benefits, plus: - 12-month ad placement (key webpage side banner or monthly email Bulletin ad) - Featured corporate blog post promoted on GAPNA LinkedIn and Online Community Forum - Complimentary tote bag insert at GAPNA Annual Conference **Strategic Partner** - Logo and company description on GAPNA website with backlink - Recognition in monthly email Bulletin and conference materials - Special acknowledgment at GAPNA Annual Conference - 3-month ad on key webpage or monthly email news Bulletin - Complimentary online subscription to *Geriatric Nursing* (GAPNA's official journal) - One-time use of GAPNA membership mailing list (subject to approval) - Strategic Partner ribbons at Annual Conference ### Event Sponsorships & Exhibits - **ENGAGE26** (September 24–26, 2026 — Orlando, FL): Exhibit Prospectus and Booking Form available. - **PharmaCon27** (April 6–10, 2027 — Honolulu, Hawaii): Exhibit Prospectus coming soon. - Contact: Meghan Cash, Meghan.cash@ajj.com ### Advertising Opportunities - Across GAPNA's 2,500+ member audience in academia, research, primary care, acute care, post-acute care, home care, and long-term care. - Media Kit available at the Corporate Support page. --- ## Career Center - **URL:** https://gapna.careerwebsite.com/ — Online career center with gerontological advanced practice nursing job postings. --- ## Store - **URL:** https://go.gapna.org/s — GAPNA publications, study materials, and other products available for purchase. --- ## Key Reference Resources for GS-C Exam Preparation *(Recommended reading per GAPNA Exam Preparation Guide)* - Halter, J.B. et al. *Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology*, 7th ed. (2017) - Ham, R.J. et al. *Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach*, 6th ed. (2014) - Harper G.M. et al. *Geriatrics Review Syllabus*, 10th ed. (2019) - Ferrell, B.R. et al. *Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing*, 4th ed. (2015) - Kennedy-Malone, L. et al. *Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults*, 2nd ed. (2019) - Reuben, D.B. et al. *Geriatrics at Your Fingertips*, 20th ed. (2018) - Semla, T.P. et al. *Geriatric Dosage Handbook*, 21st ed. (2016) - American Geriatrics Society. *Updated Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults* (2015) - Medicare Benefit Policy Manual - Revised National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Pressure Injury Staging System (2016)