Hotel Information
Sonesta Nashville Airport
600 Marriott Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
(615)-889-9300
Sonesta Nashville Airport has been designated as the official hotel for the 2025 Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse Association Midyear Meeting.
A block of rooms has been secured at the special rates of $189 single/double and $209 triple/quad. These rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes, currently 15.25%+ $2.50. Check-in is 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am.
To receive the conference rates, make online reservations through the link on GAPNA’s website under “Hotel & Travel.” conference rates are available through February 4, 2025 or until the room block is full. Reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space and rate available basis.
Transportation
Nashville International Airport is 4 miles (7 minutes) from the hotel.
Sonesta Nashville Airport offers a complimentary shuttle services to and from Nashville International Airport daily between 4:30 am to 11:30 pm.
The shuttle departs from the hotel every hour and half-hour and departs the Nashville International Airport Ground Transportation Terminal at :15 and :45 past the hour.
Parking
Self-Parking: $20/day
Flights
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY3H7
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Weather
A typical day in Nashville, TN in early March has daytime temperatures in the low 60’s during the day and fall to the high 30’s in the evening. Be sure to pack a sweater, light jacket or wear layers as temperatures in the meeting rooms may vary. We also suggest bringing comfortable walking shoes for your conference activities.
Things To Do
Explore and find your Nashville inspiration. Experience the creative energy. Discover the neighborhoods. Seek out the hidden gems. Uncover the history and history in the making. And of course, enjoy the music.
All event times are in the Central Time Zone.
Conference Pricing
Registration Type | Member | Non-Member |
---|---|---|
In-Person Main Conference Registration | ||
Early Bird Rate – Postmarked 2/8/25 & before | $319 | $429 |
Regular Rate – Postmarked 2/9/25 & after | $399 | $509 |
On-Demand Main Conference Registration | ||
Early Bird Rate – Postmarked 2/8/25 & before | $319 | $429 |
Regular Rate – Postmarked 2/9/25 & after | $399 | $509 |
Daily Rate – One Day Rate for In-Person Attendees Only | ||
Friday | $255 | $325 |
Saturday | $155 | $205 |
Non-Contact Hour Registration | $199 |
Download the Full GAPNA Pharmacology Education Brochure
Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD)
Earn up to 11.5 nursing professional continuing development (NCPD) contact hours, which includes 11.5 pharmacology credits, for professional development, recertification, and re-licensure. All NCPD sessions contain pharmacology content that can be applied toward pharmacology credit requirements. Pharmacology content credit is time-based on the learning outcome and content outline. This conference is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA). Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.
Guest Badges
Guest badges are available as a courtesy for paid attendees. A “guest” is defined as a spouse, family member, significant other, friend, or adult child (over 16 years old). A co-worker or an associate within the industry does not qualify as a guest.
Exhibit Hall Guest Pass: The fee is $165.00, which entitles the guest to visit the Exhibit Hall only. Guest fees do not include admission to sessions, meal functions, or corporate-sponsored events.
Cancellation
You may request a refund by the cancellation deadline February 6, 2025. All requests must be sent in writing to the National Office, and an administrative fee of $75 will be retained, per GAPNA’s cancellation policy.
GAPNA
East Holly Ave Box 56
Pitman, NJ 08071
Fax: 856-218-0557
gapna@gapna.org
In the event GAPNA should find it necessary to cancel or postpone this conference for any reason including, but not limited to, registration responses, strikes, or acts of God, GAPNA will note be liable for registrants’ expenses. However, the cancellation/postponement is ultimately resolved, GAPNA will act responsibly to protect members’ and registrants’ investment in the conference and association.
Payment Policy
Registrations will not be processed unless full payment is received with the registration form. If a check is returned by the bank for insufficient funds or credit cards denied, full payment must be received by cashier’s check or money order with an additional $15 processing fee.
Photo Release
GAPNA occasionally uses photographs of GAPNA conference participants in its newsletter, website, promotional materials, social media, and in the Geriatric Nursing Journal. By virtue of your attendance at the conference, you agree to usage of your likeness in such material.
Industry-Supported Presentation Theater
Although we try to obtain sponsorship for the meals listed as “pending” in this brochure, it is not always possible. We regret that if sponsorship is not received, those meals will be on your own.
Corporate-Sponsored Sessions
Some states have enacted strict compliance and disclosure requirements for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and healthcare professionals. If your state does NOT permit sponsors to provide meals during educational sessions, you may attend the session, but you will not be permitted to partake of the meal.
2025 GAPNA Pharmacology Conference Planning Committee
Abby Luck Parish, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC, FNAP
Jennifer Kim DNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN
Kanah May Lewallen, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC
Kelly Shank, APRN, ANP-C
Marilyn E. Whitening, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Director of Education
Linda Wright, DrNP, RN, CNN, CCTC
Conference and Exhibit Management:
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.
East Holly Avenue, Box 56
Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
856-256-2300
FAX 856-589-7463
www.ajj.com
Exhibitor Information
The Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) invites you to join us at our 2025 Pharmacology Conference. GAPNA is a dynamic and emerging professional organization representing the interests of advanced practice nurses who care for older adults.
Our annual conference will take place March 6-8 at the Sonesta Nashville. GAPNA is a name chosen to reflect the diversity of our current and potential members, all who are interested in providing the highest quality of care to older adults. We are the only advanced practice nursing organization that focuses on older adults, the fastest growing segment of the population.
GAPNA members are interested in various topics ranging from clinical issues to health policy issues. Our educational tracks feature expert faculty presenting cutting-edge information on medical and nursing care, pharmacology, social support, and health policy about caring for older adults. We encourage you to join us so you will have a great opportunity to connect with this emergent and unique group of healthcare providers!
Miriam I. Martin
National Sales Manager
856-256-2374
miriam.martin@ajj.com