The 40th anniversary of GAPNA is a historic opportunity to gather members together to reminisce and share how and why the organization began. This presentation includes the evolution of the GNP (now AG) role, impact of the consensus model, and innovative creation of GAPNA’s gerontological specialist certification. We examine forces in healthcare and nursing that shaped the current AG role and discuss implications for the future. The goal of this presentation is for learners to advance their understanding of GAPNA’s growth and development as a professional organization and its enduring impact on excellence in advanced practice nursing and care of older adults.

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 outline the importance of GAPNA’s continued leadership role in shaping the future of healthcare for older adults and their families.