Annual Conference 2017
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Sessions Included:
Staying Focused on Our Passion (Oct 05, 2017 07:00 AM)
Healthy Aging (Oct 05, 2017 09:45 AM)
Frailty: More than Just the Dwindles (Oct 05, 2017 12:40 PM)
Delirium: Assessment and Interventions that Work (Oct 05, 2017 12:40 PM)
Diastolic Heart Failure Management (Oct 05, 2017 12:40 PM)
Health Policy and Advocacy: “Be at the Table or Be on the Menu” (Oct 05, 2017 01:50 PM)
Osteoporosis Update: Emerging Pharmacologic Strategies (Oct 05, 2017 03:00 PM)
Deprescribing: What It Is and How Do You Do It? (Oct 05, 2017 03:00 PM)
Health Care for Veterans: Recognizing Needs and Finding Solutions (Oct 05, 2017 03:00 PM)
Integrating Palliative Care into Acute Care (Oct 06, 2017 07:15 AM)
The Un-Befriended Older Adult (Elder Orphan) (Oct 06, 2017 12:15 PM)
Should Seniors Say Yes to Cannabis? (Oct 06, 2017 12:15 PM)
Recognizing Malignant Skin Growths (Oct 06, 2017 12:15 PM)
Older Adults with Lifelong Intellectual and Developmental Disorders in the LTC Setting (Oct 06, 2017 02:15 PM)
Clinical Competence: Are You Up for a 12/15 Lead EKG Challenge? (Oct 06, 2017 02:15 PM)
Initiating Family Discussions about Goals of Care (Oct 06, 2017 02:15 PM)
Update on Diabetes Best Practice for Older Adults (Oct 07, 2017 07:15 AM)
Research and Clinical Project Presentations (Oct 07, 2017 08:30 AM)
Geropsych Pharmacology Update (Oct 07, 2017 08:30 AM)
Updates in Billing for Geriatric Practice (Oct 07, 2017 08:30 AM)
Membership Meeting and Awards Luncheon (Oct 07, 2017 10:45 AM)
Connecting the Dots: Participatory Health Education and Empowerment Program with Community-Dwelling Older Adults (Oct 07, 2017 12:45 PM)
Leadership Is Everyone’s Responsibility: Engage and Advocate (Oct 07, 2017 12:45 PM)
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Don’t Become a Malpractice Case Study (Oct 07, 2017 02:00 PM)
Identification010DateOctober 4, 2017Credits2.5 CH | Expired October 7, 2019This pre-conference workshop discusses therapeutic treatment modalities for chronic wounds including pressure, venous, diabetic foot, and arterial ulcers in the older adult. It includes strategies to optimize wound healing and skin protection…Speakers
Martha Davidson, MN, RN, CWOCNMarcia Spear, DNP, APRN-BC, CWS, CPSNSpecialties$65Standard PriceMembers save $20
Identification020DateOctober 4, 2017Credits2.5 CH | Expired October 7, 2019Participants, with guidance from the panelists, use a blueprint to help map strategies presented with courses at their own institution. Preceptors will have an opportunity to link targeted clinical resources with the new competencies…Speakers
MJ Henderson, MS, RN, GNP-BCLaurie Kennedy-Malone, PhD, GNP-BC, FAANP, FGSA, FAANProfessor of Nursing, UNC, GreensboroSherry A. Greenberg, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FNAP, AGSF, FAANP, FAANAssociate Professor, Hunter-Bellevue School of NursingJulie Stanik-Hutt, PhD, ACNP/GNP-BC, CCNS, FAANSpecialtiesGeneral$65Standard PriceMembers save $20
Identification030DateOctober 4, 2017Credits3.65 CH | 3.65 Rx | Expired October 7, 2019During this session, evidence-based cardiac prescribing in older adults for common cardiovascular conditions such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure are discussed…Speakers
Margaret T. Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, CHSE, FAANP, FAAN, FACC, PNAClinical Professor in the School of Nursing, Duke UniversitySpecialties$95Standard PriceMembers save $20
Identification120DateOctober 5, 2017Credits0.7 CH | Expired October 7, 2019This session examines some core values of nursing and explores their relevance to health care and society. Further, it challenges advanced practice nurses in gerontology to remain committed to those values…Specialties$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification130DateOctober 5, 2017Credits1.31 CH | Expired October 7, 2019This session defines “healthy aging” and the role of geriatric healthcare providers in supporting, promoting, and advocating for healthy aging in our patients, institutions/ organizations, and communities…Speakers
Heidi White, MDKathryn M. Daniel, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, GS-C, AGSFAssociate Professor, University of Texas at Arlington, College of NursingSpecialties$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification141DateOctober 5, 2017Credits1 CH | Expired October 7, 2019This session equips nurses and other providers with a thorough understanding of the concept of frailty and approaches to patient-centered care. An emphasis on the biology and bioenergetics of frailty enhances an understanding of how to incorporate shared decision-making into patient management…Speaker
Cathy Maxwell, PhD, RNSpecialtiesGeneralolder adults | falls | aging | frailty | anticipatory care | health coaching | injury | mitochondria$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification142DateOctober 5, 2017Credits1 CH | 0.25 Rx | Expired October 7, 2019Delirium is under-recognized and frequently results in negative outcomes for older adults and negatively impacts healthcare systems. This session discusses the challenges and solutions to the identification and management of older adults with delirium across acute and long-term care settings…Speaker
Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANPProfessor and Nurse Practitioner, University of Maryland School of NursingSpecialtiesGeneral$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification143DateOctober 5, 2017Credits1 CH | 1 Rx | Expired October 7, 2019During this session, factors impacting diastolic dysfunction in older adults and effective management strategies are explored…Speaker
Margaret T. Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, CHSE, FAANP, FAAN, FACC, PNAClinical Professor in the School of Nursing, Duke UniversitySpecialties$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification150DateOctober 5, 2017Credits1 CH | Expired October 7, 2019In this session, you'll acquire an understanding of GAPNA’s healthpolicy agenda and discover your role in advocacy…SpecialtiesGeneral$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification161DateOctober 5, 2017Credits1 CH | 1 Rx | Expired October 7, 2019Osteoporosis and osteopenia are prevalent problems among older adults. This session provides an update on standard of care for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up to optimize older adults’ bone health, including the application of calcium/vitamin D and newer biologic agents…Speaker
Angel Anthamatten, DNP, BC-ADM, FNP-BCSpecialtiesGeneral$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification162DateOctober 5, 2017Credits1 CH | 1 Rx | Expired October 7, 2019Polypharmacy is highly prevalent and associated with numerous geriatric syndromes and additional adverse outcomes. Several tools exist to help identify potentially inappropriate medications…Speakers
Sandra Simmons, PhDEduard Vasilevskis, MD, MPH, BSSpecialtiesGeneral$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification163DateOctober 5, 2017Credits1 CH | Expired October 7, 2019This session was designed to update the advanced practice nurse in a primary care or nursing home setting on unique healthcare needs of America’s aging veterans. Special attention is given to discussion of end-of-life care for veterans with dementia and access to VA services…Speakers
Marianne Shaughnessy, PhD, CRNP, GS-CNational Director of VA's GRECC Programs, Veterans Health AdministrationKaren Tepper, MS, ANP-BC, LNHAJoan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPNSpecialties$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification210DateOctober 6, 2017Credits1 CH | Expired October 7, 2019In this session, participants discuss and learn ways to implement goals of care into an acute care setting…Speakers
Mohana Karlekar, MD, BSJill R. Nelson, MSN, ANP-C, ACHPNSpecialtiesGeneral$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification231DateOctober 6, 2017Credits1 CH | Expired October 7, 2019Unfortunately, elders are falling into the category of “unbefriended…Speaker
Laura E. Brown, Esq.Specialties$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
Identification232DateOctober 6, 2017Credits0.8 CH | 0.8 Rx | Expired October 7, 2019Cannabis as medicine is now available in several states and Washington, DC. It may be used to treat pain, movement disorders, anxiety, nausea, and other disorders. Many of these disorders affect the older adult who may seek treatment with cannabis…Speaker
JoAnn Coleman, DNP, ACNP-BC, AOCN, GCNClinical Program Coordinator, Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreSpecialties$35Standard PriceMembers save $5
