This package includes 7 contact hours (which expire on 10/2/2023).
Does not include Pre-Conference Sessions.
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Join your colleagues during this special luncheon as awards are presented to the 2021 GAPNA Excellence, Foundation, and Research Award recipients. The incoming members of the Board of Directors will be introduced.
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This session focuses on oncologic and hematologic emergencies related to the care of the older adult.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 10/2/2023.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Conference Planning Committee Disclosures:
No planning committee member discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Abstract Reviewers:
Margaret Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN discloses that she serves as an NPACE consultant on cardiology topics for primary care.
No other abstract reviewer discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No speaker discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity 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.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to recognize various oncologic emergencies and describe their initial management, taking into the consideration the older adult population.
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Residents of long-term care increasingly have a diagnosis of dementia and/or chronic psychiatric conditions. Providers are seeing an increase in psychiatric emergencies including verbal and physical aggression, sexual aggression, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and noncompliance with medications, safety protocols, and smoking policies. This session addresses the risk factors for each of these emergent situations, management of the acute episode, and strategies for prevention. Case studies are used to illustrate best practices and pharmacological interventions are addressed where applicable.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 10/2/2023.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Conference Planning Committee Disclosures:
No planning committee member discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Abstract Reviewers:
Margaret Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN discloses that she serves as an NPACE consultant on cardiology topics for primary care.
No other abstract reviewer discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No speaker discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity 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.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify risk factors for psychiatric emergencies and the treatment and management of common scenarios.
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For 40 years, GAPNA has been the voice for advanced practice nurses who work with older adults in a wide variety of practice settings. This presentation provides a historical perspective on the advanced practice nurse roles in gerontology. A chronological timeline is discussed on external forces and drivers of the role. The future of the APRN gerontological specialist certification is explored with a distinct focus on the impact to GAPNA and the survival of our specialty.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 10/2/2023.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Conference Planning Committee Disclosures:
No planning committee member discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Abstract Reviewers:
Margaret Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN discloses that she serves as an NPACE consultant on cardiology topics for primary care.
No other abstract reviewer discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No speaker discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity 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.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe at least two potential benefits of the APRN gerontological specialist certification.
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In order for healthcare providers to be meaningful contributors to health equity and avoid activation of unconscious biases that encourage “isms,” application of evidence-based strategies that mitigate bias-influenced decisions and health outcomes is critical. This session explores why cultural intelligence is the keystone to personal and organizational development of bias management strategies for encouraging intentionality in gaining knowledge and understanding of cultural differences, planning for multicultural interactions, and demonstrating flexibility in cross cultural situations when necessary.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 10/2/2023.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Conference Planning Committee Disclosures:
No planning committee member discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Abstract Reviewers:
Margaret Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN discloses that she serves as an NPACE consultant on cardiology topics for primary care.
No other abstract reviewer discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No speaker discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity 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.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to apply cultural intelligence principles and bias management strategies to mitigation of bias-influenced decisions.