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GAPNA ChatSP02. Treatment Approaches to Tardive DyskinesiaIn this episode, Dr. Dawn Vanderhoef, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the Associate Medical Director at Neurocrine Biosciences, in San Diego, California, talks with Dr. Kaylee Mehlman, PharmD, RPh, BCGP, FASCP, a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and Long-Term Care Clinical Practice Liaison for Neurocrine Biosciences in the Northeast. They share their insights about the recognition, diagnosis, and management of tardive dyskinesia, including its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, patient impact, and current treatment strategies.Dr. Dawn Vanderhoef, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and...
2025-08-1318 min
PALTtalkPALTtalk with Caring | June/July 2025, with Special Guests Susan Mullaney, DNP, and Marianne Shaughnessy, PhD, on Advanced Practice Nursing Roles in GerontologyIn this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our June/July issue of Caring for the Ages. Special guests Susan Mullaney, DNP, CNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAAN, FAANP, and Marianne Shaughnessy, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, GS-C, FAAN, join to discuss advanced practice nursing roles in gerontology, including the new Gerontological Specialist Certification supported by the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).
Drs. Steinberg and Galik also discuss stories from our Special Section on the PALTC25 conference. These include coverage of a session called "Breakthrough or Bust" on the new urine PCR...
2025-06-0334 minGAPNA Chat032. Delirium, Detection, and Driving Change with Dr. Donna M. FickIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Donna M. Fick, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, FGSA, FAAN, a Professor and Director of the Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. Dr. Fick shares insights into her work on delirium research, validated screening tools like the UB-CAM, and the importance of interdisciplinary care in geriatrics. She also reflects on her recent presidency at the American Geriatrics Society, emphasizing advocacy, inclusivity, and...
2025-06-0253 minGAPNA Chat031. The Evolution of Diabetes Care: From Bedside to BeyondIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Michele Talley, PhD, CRNP, ACNP‐BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP, an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical and Global Partnerships at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. She also serves as the Director of the PATH Clinic.Dr. Michele Talley, PhD, CRNP, ACNP‐BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP, is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical and Global Partnerships at the University of Alabama at Birm...
2025-03-0340 min
Funeral SyllabusNurse Practitioner Safiya Steward on Palliative Care and Enhancing Quality of LifeNurse Practitioner, Safiya Steward, CRNP, is our guest for this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast. She joins us to discuss palliative care and its role in enhancing a patient's quality of life.
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Safiya Steward, CRNP, is a Board-Certified Adult and Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She has more than sixteen years of experience providing care to geriatric patients in long-term care, assisted living, and home settings.
For five years, she has provided inpatient and outpatient palliative care to patients with chronic and terminal...
2025-02-0112 minGAPNA Chat030. The Three C's of Interoperability: Connecting, Communicating, and Coordinating for Enhanced Patient CareIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Aparna Gupta, DNP, FACHE, CPHQ, CRNP, the Vice President of Quality for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Aparna Gupta, DNP, FACHE, CPHQ, CRNP, is the Vice President of Quality for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, is the Nurses Im...
2024-12-1735 minGAPNA Chat029. Enhancing Quality of Life: Addressing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia CareIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Steven Posar, MD, the founder and CEO of GuideStar Eldercare in Crown Point, Indiana.Dr. Steven Posar, MD, is the founder and CEO of GuideStar Eldercare in Crown Point, Indiana.Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, is the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Coordinator, Geriatric Oncology, at the Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, Florida. She is a member of...
2024-10-1042 minGAPNA Chat028. From Combat to Congress: Advocating for Seniors with Congresswoman Jen KiggansIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, AGNP, the U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, and a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.Jen Kiggans, AGNP, is the U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, and a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, is the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Coordinator, Geriatric Oncology, at the Moffitt Cancer Center, in Ta...
2024-09-2425 minGAPNA Chat027. Transforming Geriatric Care Under NICHE LeadershipIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Karen Mack, DNP, MBA, APRN, the Executive Director at Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders at Rory Meyers College of Nursing at New York University in New York, New York.Karen Mack, DNP, MBA, APRN, is the Executive Director at Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders at Rory Meyers College of Nursing at New York University in New York, New York. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, F...
2024-09-1237 minGAPNA Chat026. Reframing Aging: Obesity Management and Cognitive WellnessIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Jennifer Pettis, MS, RN, CNE, the Director of Strategic Alliances at the Gerontological Society of America.Jennifer Pettis, MS, RN, CNE, is the Director of Strategic Alliances at the Gerontological Society of America. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, is the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Coordinator, Geriatric Oncology, at the Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, Florida. She is a...
2024-08-2931 minGAPNA ChatSP01. Burden and Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia in Older Adults and in the Long-Term Care SettingIn this episode, Dr. Amita Patel, MD, CMD, MHA, CPE, a Geriatric Psychiatrist at Joint Township Memorial Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, shares her insights into what tardive dyskinesia is, its risk factors, and its impact on older adults and caregivers, highlighting the importance of early recognition and management of this frequently underdiagnosed movement disorder in the long-term care setting.Dr. Amita Patel, MD, CMD, MHA, CPE, is a Geriatric Psychiatrist at Joint Township Memorial Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.This podcast is an educational program sponsored and co-developed by Neurocrine Biosciences.Neurocrine Biosciences is a...
2024-08-1515 minGAPNA Chat025. Environmental Health EquityIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Carol Ziegler, DNP, NP-C, RD, a Professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, Tennessee, and a Co-Founder of the Climate Health, and Energy Equity Lab. Carol Ziegler, DNP, NP-C, RD, is a Professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, Tennessee, and is a Co-Founder of the Climate, Health and Energy Equity Lab.Cassandra Vonnes, ...
2024-02-0128 minGAPNA Chat024. Health Affairs CommitteeIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Sue Mullaney, DNP, NP-C, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAAN, FAANP, a Healthcare Consultant, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and Gerontological Specialist for SeniorCare Executive Services, in Needham Heights, Massachusetts. Sue Mullaney, DNP, NP-C, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAAN, FAANP, a Healthcare Consultant, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and Gerontological Specialist for SeniorCare Executive Services, in Needham Heights, Massachusetts. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, is the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem...
2024-01-1821 minGAPNA Chat023. Food Security AdvocacyIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Rachel Zimmer, DNP, NP-C, RN, an Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Rachel Zimmer, DNP, NP-C, RN, is an Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, is the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Coordinator...
2024-01-0427 minGAPNA Chat022. Flu Season and Vaccine ImportanceIn this episode, Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Elisha Hall, PhD, RD, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer with the Immunization Services Division within the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Elisha Hall, PhD, RD, is the Deputy Chief Medical Officer with the Immunization Services Division within the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP...
2023-12-2024 min
The Nurse Keith ShowThe Intersection of an Aging Society, Climate Change, and Adult Gerontological Nurse PractitionersOn episode 440 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Ann Kriebel-Gasparro, DrNP, FNP, GNP, FAANP, a dually credentialed family & gerontological nurse practitioner. In the course of their conversation Keith and Dr. Kriebel-Gasparro discuss our aging society, the effects of climate change on older adults, and other issues salient to this time in history when adult gerontological nurse practitioners are needed more than ever.Dr. Kriebel-Gasparro has her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Drexel University, and at the time of this interview she is the President Elect of GAPNA the Gerontological Advanced...
2023-09-2253 minGAPNA Chat021. Healthy Aging and the National Senior Olympics GamesDevoted to individuals over 50 years of age, the National Senior Games, also known as the Senior Olympics, is a multi-event sports competition for senior citizens held every 2 years in the United States.In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Ms. Martha Kennedy, NP, an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and a board member for the Tennessee Senior Olympics. Ms. Kennedy discusses the history behind the Senior Olympics, her involvement with the games, and how the games can motivate...
2023-07-0223 minGAPNA Chat020. Care of the Older Adult MaleIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Ann Marie Kriebel-Gasparro, DrNP, MSN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, the 2022-2023 GAPNA President-Elect and a faculty member at Walden University, about ways gerontological nurse practitioners and other health care providers can provide safe and effective care for older adult men.Ann Marie Kriebel-Gasparro, DrNP, MSN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, the 2022-2023 GAPNA President-Elect and a faculty member at Walden UniversityCassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, ...
2023-06-1541 minGAPNA Chat019. Advanced Practice Nursing Care for the LGBTQ+ Older Adult Community: Interview with Sherrill Wayland, MSWIn this episode, Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Sherrill Wayland, MSW, the Senior Director of Special Initiatives and Partnerships for the Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders – known as SAGE – and the founder of the SAGE affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri, now called Missourian Aging with Pride.Ms. Wayland discusses how she first became involved in life advocacy, her work with SAGE and services the organization provides to LGBTQ+ older adults, the role...
2023-06-0129 minGAPNA Chat018. Driving Risks and Precautions for Older Adults: Interview with Dr. Kanah LewallenIn this episode, Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Kanah Lewallen, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, a nurse practitioner at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and recipient of the Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Excellence from the National Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing Excellence.Dr. Lewallen discusses possible physiological components of aging that increase the risk of a motor vehicle accident, driving safety tips for older adults, screening protocols for driving ability of older adults, and advice for family members with older adults who wish to...
2023-05-1626 minGAPNA Chat017. Polypharmacy, De-Prescribing Medications, and Their Impact on Older Adults: Interview with Dr. Jennifer KimIn this episode, Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FNAP, FAANP, a certified gerontological nurse practitioner and professor of nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and the current president of GAPNA.Dr. Kim discusses polypharmacy; results from the SHED-Meds study, which tested a deprescribing intervention of older hospitalized patients; and the relevancy of shared decision-making in the process of deprescribing medications.Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FNAP, FAANP, is a certified gerontological nurse...
2023-05-0123 minGAPNA Chat016. Interview with Dr. Jody White: The Hospital-At-Home Patient ExperienceIn this episode, Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Jody White, DNP, RN, NE-BC, the Director of Care Delivery Innovation for Hospital at Home at the University of Alabama Birmingham. Dr. White discusses the trends and motivators impacting strategies that support teamwork, mindset, and care delivery for gerontological patients managed outside of a hospital setting. In addition, technological advances supporting and elevating hospital-at-home remote patient monitoring, and the rise of patient communication devices, including wearable technologies for an aging patient population, are highlighted.
2023-04-1532 minGAPNA Chat015. GAPNA End of Year Wrap-Up with Dr. Jennifer Kim and Dr. Natalie BakerGAPNA Chat provides interviews and discussions with GAPNA leaders and members of the gerontological health care community, and will focus on advocacy, policy, education, professional development, research, and clinical care for older adults.In this special episode, the current President of GAPNA, Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FNAP, FAANP, and Immediate Past President Natalie Baker, DNP, CRNP, GS-C, CNE, FAANP, FAAN, wrap up the year by discussing GAPNA’s 2022 accomplishments and the strategic goals for the 2023 year.This episode was recorded on January 6, 2023.Jennifer L. Kim, DNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FNAP, FAANP, is th...
2023-02-0230 minGAPNA Chat014. Improving Care and Access to Nurses Bipartisan Legislation (ICAN Act – HR8812)In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Michelle Wade, MSN/Ed, APRN, AGNP-C, ACNPC-AG, FAANP, the Lead Hospitalist at Gifford Medical Center in rural Randolph, Vermont, and a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. The Improving Care and Access to Nurses Bipartisan Legislation (also known as the ICAN Act or HR8812) was introduced in Congress on September 13, 2022, by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) and Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio). This bill seeks to remove barriers to practice under the Medicare and Medicaid programs by increasing access...
2022-11-1621 minGAPNA Chat013. American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification ProgramIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. JoAnn Coleman, DNP, ACNP-BC, AOCN, GCN, the Clinical Program Coordinator for the Sinai Center for Geriatric Surgery at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.In addition to her inspiration to become a gerontological nurse, Dr. Coleman discusses the specialty needs of the older adult undergoing surgery, the development and implementation of the Geriatric Surgical Verification Program by the American College of Surgeons, and implications for the gerontological advanced practice...
2022-11-0131 minGAPNA Chat012. Trauma-Informed CareIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Tina Baxter, MS, APRN, GNP-BC, a nationally recognized leader in gerontological nursing, and a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.In addition to her inspiration to become a gerontological nurse, Mrs. Baxter discusses the origin and definition of a trauma-informed approach to care; the adoption of trauma-informed practices to potentially improve patient engagement, treatment adherence, and health outcome; and the integration of trauma-informed care into the health care team.This episode was recorded on June 22, 2022.
2022-10-1534 minGAPNA Chat011. Diogenes SyndromeIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Nanette Lavoie-Vaughan, DNP, CDCP, ANPC-C, a nationally recognized leader in gerontological nursing, and a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.In addition to her inspiration to become a gerontological nurse, Dr. Lavoie-Vaughan discusses Diogenes syndrome and its pathophysiology in the older adult population, the psychological effects and behavior challenges experienced by individuals with Diogenes syndrome, and treatments for Diogenes syndrome APRNs should integrate into their practice.This episode was recorded on June 13, 2022.With...
2022-10-0130 min
Make Dementia Your B*tch!Episode 60: Down Syndrome and DementiaPeople living with Down syndrome are at greater risk of developing early-onset Alzheimer’s Dementia compared to people without Down syndrome. In this podcast, I provide information about why people living with Down syndrome are at greater risk for developing early-onset dementia, how dementia looks like in this population, the use of dementia medications in this population, and some strategies to help slow functional decline and communicate in spite of the dementia.
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2022-09-1933 minGAPNA Chat010. Caregiver BurnoutIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Aparna Gupta, DNP, FACHE, CPHQ, CRNP, a nationally recognized leader in gerontological nursing, and a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.Dr. Gupta discusses her inspiration to become a gerontological nurse, the importance of nurse self-care, the connection between caregiver burnout and patient experience, and how nurses can use informal conversations with their patients to strengthen the human connection between them, resulting in optimal patient care.This episode was recorded on June 9, 2022.Cassandra...
2022-09-1521 minGAPNA Chat09. Alzheimer’s Disease: What Is New?In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Carolyn Clevenger, a nationally recognized leader and researcher in gerontological nursing and education, and a Past-President of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.Dr. Clevenger discusses Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and provides an overview of her research in this area. She details how clinical characterizations of Alzheimer's disease have evolved over time, the role of nurse practitioners who provide care for older adults with Alzheimer’s, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s in patients, and exciting new advances in the...
2022-09-0134 minGAPNA Chat08. An Age-Friendly Health SystemIn this episode, Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Alice Bonner, PhD, RN, FAAN, a nationally recognized leader and researcher in gerontological nursing, and a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.Dr. Bonner discusses her inspiration to become a gerontological nurse, her efforts to support older adults through the implementation and improvement of age-friendly health systems, and her dedication in advocating for older adults to receive optimal care along the health care continuum.This episode was recorded on May 20, 2022.
2022-08-1530 min
The Nurse Keith ShowGerontological Advanced Practice Nurses on the Forefront of CareOn episode 377 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Natalie Baker, DNP, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, CNE, GS-C, FAANP, FAAN, the President of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA), a national organization for advanced practice nurses caring for older adults.GAPNA is the premier professional organization that represents the interests of advanced practice nurses, other clinicians, educators, and researchers involved in the practice or advancement of caring for older adults.GAPNA members are active in academia, research, and a variety of settings across the health care continuum - including primary...
2022-07-0859 min
4NPs PodcastEducator Extraordinaire: Meet One of Our Favorite Mentors, Dr. Jill Brennan-Cook!In Episode 23 of the 4NPs Podcast we interview Dr. Jill Brennan-Cook, one of our most favorite professors from our BSN days at MSMC. We enjoyed our conversation so much that we had to make it a 2-parter, so please enjoy Part 1! Dr. Brennan-Cook is an Assistant Professor in the ABSN program and a member of the Healthcare in Adult Populations Division at Duke University School of Nursing. She has more than 30 years of nursing experience including acute, critical care and emergency department experience. Before working at DUSON, Dr. Brennan-Cook served for 15 years as nursing faculty at Mount S...
2022-04-2648 minGAPNA Chat07. Interview with GAPNA President Dr. Natalie BakerIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Natalie Baker, DNP, CRNP, GS-C, CNE, FAANP, FAAN, the current President of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association and an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing in Madison, Alabama.Dr. Baker discusses her inspiration to become a gerontological nurse, how she influenced the care of older adults through an advanced educational grant, and a look at some of the strategic planning being done by GAPNA’s leaders to keep the association successfully mo...
2022-03-2230 minGAPNA Chat06. Interview with GAPNA Rising Star Dr. Brette Winston SvenssonIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Brette Svensson, DNP, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, the Post-Acute Services Medical Director at Wellstar Health System in Marietta, Georgia. A rising star within GAPNA, Dr. Svensson currently serves as chair of the GAPNA Communications and Awards Committees at the national level, as well as the GAPNA Georgia Chapter Conference Planning Committee at the local level. Dr. Svensson discusses her inspiration to become a gerontological nurse, her experience as one of the first fellows of the GAPNA Leadership Institute, her mentors...
2022-03-0925 minGAPNA Chat05. Interview with Inspiring Nurse Leader Dr. Deborah DunnIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with GAPNA Past President Dr. Deborah Dunn, EdD, MSN, GNP-BC, ACNS-BC, GS-C, Dean of the Graduate School and a Professor of Nursing at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan.Dr. Dunn discusses her inspiration to become a gerontological nurse, GAPNA’s partnership with United Health Group Foundation, findings from the United Health Group’s Senior Report, and how staying curious, appreciative, and eager to take on new challenges helped propel her in her career as a nurse. Dr. Deborah Dunn...
2022-02-2332 minGAPNA Chat04. Interview with Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Leader Dr. Carolyn ClevengerIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, DNP, GNP-BC. Dr. Clevenger is a nationally recognized leader in gerontological nursing and education, and a Past-President of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.Dr. Clevenger discusses her inspiration to become a gerontological nurse, her accomplishments during her service as GAPNA President, her work on the GAPNA Leadership Institute, her leadership style and experience, and her greatest mentors and influences throughout her career.Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, DNP, GNP-BC, is a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Professor...
2022-02-0927 minGAPNA Chat03. Interview with GNCC President Dr. George Peraza-SmithIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. George Peraza-Smith, DNP, APRN-C, GNP-BC, GS-C, CNE, FAANP, President of the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission. Dr. Peraza-Smith discusses his dedication of being a nurse treating patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to gerontology; the role of APRNs in the care of older adults; the importance of continuing education and obtaining nursing certification in the specialty of gerontology; and the mission and vision of the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission. Dr. George Byron Peraza-Smith, DNP, APRN-C, GNP-BC, GS-C...
2022-01-2524 min
GSA Momentum DiscussionsSuccessful Conversations with Older Adults about Sleep DisturbancesThis episode addresses the need for effective communication with older adults who have sleep disturbances. As a condition that is underdiagnosed and undertreated, it is important to understand how to address this issue with older people to ensure that the right treatments are provided, and that health and well-being are attained.
Guest: Michael V. Vitiello, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle
Host: Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP
Professor, Chair of the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing; Past President of the Ge...
2022-01-1923 minGAPNA Chat02. Interview with Nurse Leader and GAPNA 2020-2021 President Dr. Sherry GreenbergIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with nurse leader and the 2020-2021 GAPNA President Dr. Sherry Greenberg.Dr. Greenberg discusses her inspiration for becoming a nurse and her decision to specialize in gerontological nursing; her leadership roles within GAPNA; GAPNA’s 40th anniversary mission to preserve the past, enhance the present, and secure the future; and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted care for older adults and health care in general.Dr. Sherry Greenberg, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAANP, FAAN, currently works as an as...
2022-01-1128 minGAPNA Chat01. Preview of GAPNA ChatGAPNA Chat is an official podcast of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA). GAPNA Chat provides interviews and discussions with GAPNA leaders and members of the gerontological health care community, and will focus on advocacy, policy, education, professional development, research, and clinical care for older adults.© Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.All rights reserved. No portion of this podcast may be used without written permission.Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/Production management by Carol M Ford Productions, LLC, as a service provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced P...
2021-10-2102 min