Purpose: Advocating for the unique healthcare needs of aging veterans
 
Goals: Education and support for nurse practitioners employed both at Veterans Health Administration and in the private sector.
 
Progress & Achievements:
  • Submissions to GAPNA newsletter and exchange posts
  • 2021-2022: Submission of article for publication titled ‘The Aging Veteran and Resources’
  • 2020-2021: Poster at GAPNA conference on the Mission Act
Educational Sessions & Information: https://www.va.gov/oaa/archive/Military-Health-History-Card-for-print.pdf
 
Collaboration with Other Organizations: The Veterans SIG collaborates with other committees or SIGs within GAPNA as appropriate.
 
Meeting Information: Zoom several times throughout the year
 
Additional Ways to Contribute: Contribute to GAPNA exchange to share resources or ask questions regarding older adult veterans

 

SIG Members

VA

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    Chair

    Aparna Gupta

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    24-25 Liaison

    Sara McCumber DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, ACNS-BC

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    National Office Staff Liaison

    Meghan Cash