2022 Fall GAPNA Newsletter Volume 41 Number 3

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Learning in a Tropical Setting

GAPNA’s 2023 Pharmacology & Prescribing in Older Adults Conference will be held April 25-29, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Earn up to 18.0 contact hours, which includes 18.0 hours of pharmacology credit with virtual registration option for all sessions. This popular conference includes dynamic educational sessions, networking, and exhibits in the Hawaiian islands.

Special pharmacology-focused sessions include:

  • Antibiotic Therapy for Common Pulmonary, Urinary, and Skin Infections
  • Management of Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia
  • Oral Anticoagulants
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
  • Headache Management Update 2023
  • Overview of Common Respiratory Medications
  • Optimal Medical Management for Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation
  • Pharmacologic Therapy for Common Gastrointestinal Conditions
  • Chronic Kidney Disease and Pharmacologic Management
  • Osteoporosis Management
  • Diabetes Management
  • And more!

In-person and virtual attendance options are available. Take advantage of a specially modified schedule to earn your education and enjoy your vacation. Conference sessions during the first half of the day allow for relaxation and exploration in the afternoon and evening.

Reunite with your colleagues and make new connections.

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In addition to the stellar educational content, the Gerontological Specialist-Certified (GS-C) will be offered during the conference. Separate registration and application fee required.

Test at the conference to become certified as a Gerontological Specialist and earn the GS-C credential. View Eligibility and Application.

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This is the only specialty certification that recognizes your gerontological advanced practice nurse expertise.

The certification application specifically for this paper and pencil exam is available at gerocert.org, or for more details, call C-NET at 800-463-0786. All exam applications must be postmarked by March 18, 2023.