2021 Spring GAPNA Newsletter Volume 40 Number 1

Volunteers Needed for Communications Positions

The Communications Committee is looking for volunteers for the following positions:

GAPNA Section Editor of Geriatric Nursing (3-year term)

Work with the current GAPNA Section Editor to oversee the GAPNA sanctioned pages of the association’s official journal – Geriatric Nursing.

Requirements:

  • Prepared at the master’s degree or above.
  • Gerontological advanced practice nursing experience.
  • Documented writing ability as evidenced by publication(s) or previous editorial experience.
  • Current and maintained GAPNA membership.
  • Candidates with current gerontological advanced practice nursing practice focus preferred.

Social Media Liaison

Work directly with the National Office Director of Online Communication and Learning to coordinate social media postings and share relevant links for gerontological advanced practice nurses.

GAPNA Newsletter Editor (3-year term)

Develop ongoing plans and procedures to encourage newsletter contributions and work directly with the National Office Editor to review and approve GAPNA Newsletter submissions.

GAPNA Website Editor (3-year term)

Work with the National Office Webmaster to review, write, solicit, and recommend new items for the website. Review website pages and content annually to ensure information is current, accurate, and complete. Make suggestions for minor changes such as corrections to content or additional information for a particular page and work with staff to accomplish those changes.

GAPNA Exchange Liaison

Increase membership engagement with the GAPNA Exchange by encouraging clinically driven discussions and sharing resources relevant to gerontological advanced practice nurses.

If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please send your CV and statement for inclusion to gapna@gapna.org.