Winter 2025 Rising Star
We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional individuals who have earned the honor of being named GAPNA's Rising Stars. These outstanding professionals have been selected by our...
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Call for Chair Positions – Apply Now!
Join GAPNA Leadership in Guiding Our Communities
GAPNA is seeking dedicated members to serve as Chairs for our committees for the upcoming term. Serving as a Committee Chair is...
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GAPNA Members Earn FAAN
Celebrating GAPNA Members Inducted as 2025 American Academy of Nursing Fellows
We are proud to congratulate the following GAPNA members who were inducted into the American...
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Carolyn Clevenger – 2025 Edge Runner
GAPNA Member Carolyn Clevenger Named an American Academy of Nursing Edge Runner
GAPNA is proud to congratulate Carolyn Clevenger, founder of Emory Integrated Memory Care (IMC)...
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Acute & Emergent Care SIG Highlights Himboombe Haamankuli
Hiboombe Haamankuli, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC
State: Alabama
Specialty: Hospital Medicine and Urology
Hiboombe Haamankuli, DNP, ACNP-BC, is a dedicated nurse practitioner...
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Membership Drive Now – December 1st
Renew your membership or join between November 1, 2025 and December 1, 2025 to be entered to win a free registration to Pharmacon26 in Austin, TX!
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Introducing Bethany Duyser: GAPNA’s Latest Rising Star
We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional individuals who have earned the honor of being named GAPNA's Rising Stars. These outstanding professionals have been selected by our...
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Jalana Haynes Receives Chapter Spotlight
Jalana Haynes, BS
Michigan State University, Class of 2022
Jalana Haynes is an emerging healthcare professional dedicated to improving the lives of older adults and amplifying...
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2025 Excellence Awards
Chapter Excellence: Northern California Chapter
GAPNA’s oldest chapter, the Northern California Chapter, sets the standard in leadership, innovation, and community impact. They...
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Acute & Emergent Care SIG Highlights Stephanie Walz!
Stephanie Walz, MS, AGPCNP-BC, GS-C, has six years of experience as a nurse practitioner specializing in inpatient geriatric consults on an Acute Care for Elders (ACE) team. Her...
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Acute & Emergent Care SIG Highlights Michele Talley!
Dr. Talley, PhD, ACNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, is a Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical and Global Partnerships in the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at...
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GAPNA Honored with 2025 Non-Profit Organisation Award
We are proud to announce that the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) has been named a winner in the 2025 Non-Profit Organisation Awards by Acquisition...
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Congratulations to Dr. Valerie Flattes – 2025 AANP State Award Recipient!
We are proud to share that Dr. Valerie Flattes has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) State Award for Outstanding...
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GNCC Responds to Washington Post Article
Clarification on Recent Washington Post Article
You may have seen the recent Washington Post article titled “Nurse practitioners step in as geriatrician ranks shrink” (June 15...
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Networking – Connect, Learn & Grow
Dear Members of GAPNA,
This July, we are turning our focus to one of the core strengths of GAPNA: the power of connection. Whether through in-person events, our Online...
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Acute & Emergent Care SIG Highlighted Member
Deanna Adams, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, GS-C, AGACNP-BC, CEN
Dr. Deanna Adams is a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse...
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Register Now: Pharmacon26 Early Bird!
Announcing the 2025–2026 GAPNA Board of Directors
We are pleased to introduce the newly elected and returning members of the GAPNA Board of Directors and Nominating...
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Acute & Emergent Care SIG Highlighted Member
Gregory Marler, PhD, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP
Associate Professor, Department of Nursing
Dr. Gregory Marler has over 27 years of nursing experience, including more than 20 years...
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AANP National Nurse Practitioner Health Policy Conference
As GAPNA’s health policy fellow, I attended AANP’s annual Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. alongside 340 nurse practitioners from across the country. We...
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Executive Director Announced
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association names Erin Macartney new Executive Director
We are excited to announce that Erin Macartney has been appointed Executive...
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GNCC Now Accepting Online Applications
GNCC has recently updated the GS-C application to allow online submissions and payments. You may save your application and return at any time, allowing you to complete at your...
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Spring 2025 Rising Star
Name and credentials:
Erica Frechman, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN, NEA-BC, FPCN
Where you earned your degree(s):
UC Berkeley: BA
Columbia University: BSN, MSN
Vanderbilt...
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Stand Out in Gerontological Nursing – Apply for a GAPNA Award or Scholarship Today!
Are you making a difference in the care of older adults? Get the recognition you deserve or support a colleague’s impactful work by applying for one of GAPNA’s prestigious...
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Strategic Vision of GAPNA - The Next Steps
Dear GAPNA Members,
I am writing to provide you with an update following our recent Strategic Plan review session, which was held in person at the GAPNA Pharmacology Conference...
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Northern California Chapter Steps Up for Seniors in L.A. Wildfire Crisis
When disaster strikes, true compassion shines through—and that’s exactly what the Northern California Chapter of GAPNA demonstrated with their generous donation to Meals on Wheels ...
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Designing Your Leadership Pathway
Leadership is essential for driving change and innovation in gerontological nursing.Posted
Elevate Your Practice with Specialized Certification
Gain Recognition and Enhance Your Expertise in GerontologyPosted
Your New GAPNA Exchange
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