GAPNA Chat

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).
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GAPNA 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.

  1. 3 ABR

    038. Furthering Geriatric Nursing with Dr. Terry Fulmer

    In this episode, Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President Emerita of the John A. Hartford Foundation in New York City, NY. Dr. Fulmer discusses the start and early years of her nursing career, including her family history with the profession. Throughout the discussion, she identifies key mentors and collaborators along her journey, and their impact on not only her success, but the specialty of geriatric nursing as well. Dr. Fulmer highlights the benefits and importance of the Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders – or NICHE – program and the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement as the driving force behind their development.  Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, is President Emerita of the John A. Hartford Foundation in New York City, New York. She currently serves on various boards, including Springer Publishing and Bassett Medical Center, and is Vice Chair of the VA Special Medical Advisory Group.  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 the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Communication Team and is a host of the GAPNA Chat podcast series. Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/ Production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Opening Music by: Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Closing Music by: Scott Holmes. http://www.scottholmesmusic.com

    31 min

  2. 20 MAR

    037. AI in Nursing: Embracing the Future with Dr. Grace Sun

    In this episode, Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Grace Sun, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, an Assistant Dean of APRN Programs at the University of Texas at Tyler, and currently serves as Secretary of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.   Dr. Sun shares her journey integrating artificial intelligence into nursing education and practice. She explores changes in how students are taught, how AI can enhance but not replace clinical judgment, and practical advice for nurse practitioners and students to confidently navigate this rapidly evolving digital landscape. Dr. Sun also discusses the ethical considerations and leadership roles nurse practitioners can take in shaping the future of AI in health care. Grace Sun, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is an Assistant Dean of APRN Programs at the University of Texas at Tyler and currently serves as Secretary of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. 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 the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Communication Team and is a host of the GAPNA Chat podcast series. Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/ Production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Opening Music by: Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Closing Music by: Scott Holmes. http://www.scottholmesmusic.com

    45 min

  3. 6 MAR

    036. The Trifecta of Influence: Value, Meaning, and Efficacy in Aging Care

    In this episode, Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Leslie Beth Eber, MD, CMD,  the Medical Director for Rocky Mountain Senior Care, in Englewood, Colorado, and the current President-Elect of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association.  Dr. Eber reflects on how her mother’s legacy of advocacy and priorities shaped her own commitment to improving care for older adults. She discusses the key challenges facing the post-acute and long-term care sector, including workforce strain and the need for clearer priorities in a politically unsettled healthcare landscape. She also explores the trifecta of influence: value, meaning, and efficacy, and shares her vision for deeper collaboration between the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) and GAPNA. Leslie Beth Eber, MD, CMD, is the Medical Director for Rocky Mountain Senior Care, in Englewood, Colorado, and currently serves as the President-Elect of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association. 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 the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Communication Team and is a host of the GAPNA Chat podcast series. Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/ Production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Opening Music by: Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Closing Music by: Scott Holmes. http://www.scottholmesmusic.com

    20 min

  4. 20 FEB

    035. 50 Years in Nursing: Lessons in Geriatric Care and Preparedness

    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 Dr. Michelle Moccia, DNP, ANP-BC, GS-C, an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, and Chair of GAPNA’s Chapter Leadership Committee.   Dr. Moccia reflects on her 50-year nursing career, highlighting her pioneering work in geriatric care, including developing Michigan’s first Level 1 accredited geriatric emergency department. She discusses community collaborations to improve emergency preparedness in nursing homes and initiatives to ensure patient-centered care through advanced directives and training. The conversation emphasizes compassionate, consistent care and practical strategies to better support older adults across healthcare settings. Dr. Michelle Moccia, DNP, ANP-BC, GS-C, is an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, in Livonia Michigan, and serves as GAPNA’s Chapter Leadership Chair.   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 the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Communication Team and is a host of the GAPNA Chat podcast series. Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/ Production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Opening Music by: Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Closing Music by: Scott Holmes. http://www.scottholmesmusic.com

    27 min

  5. 6 FEB

    034. From IBM to Gerontology: Dr. Kimberly Posey's Nursing Journey in Geriatric Care

    In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Kimberly Posey, the Coordinator of the Executive Nurse DNP Program and MSN Nursing Education Program at Texas Christian University, in Fort Worth, TX, and currently serves as GAPNA’s President.   Dr. Posey shares her unconventional path from a technical career at IBM to discovering her passion for nursing and geriatric care. She discusses community-based initiatives, including a foot care clinic for unhoused older adults, and shares insights from her research on nurse practitioner job satisfaction and interprofessional education in long-term care. She also highlights her policy work on the Texas Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee, emphasizing the importance of advocacy, mentorship, and advancing high-quality, compassionate care for older adults. Dr. Kimberly Posey, PhD, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP, GS-C, FAANP, is the Coordinator of the Executive Nurse DNP Program and MSN Nursing Education Program at Texas Christian University, in Fort Worth, TX, and currently serves as GAPNA’s President.   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 the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Communication Team and is a host of the GAPNA Chat podcast series. Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/ Production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Opening Music by: Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Closing Music by: Scott Holmes. http://www.scottholmesmusic.com

    25 min

  6. 23 ENE

    033. Advancing Inclusion and Connection in Gerontological Practice

    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 MJ Henderson, MS, RN, GNP-BC, a Gerontological Nursing Consultant and a Retired Assistant Professor at MGH Institute of Health Professions, in Boston Massachusetts. Together, they discuss GAPNA’s evolution toward inclusivity across all advanced practice nursing roles, the importance of student engagement in professional organizations, and Ms. Henderson’s continued commitment to supporting older adults through the Village to Village Network. Henderson shares her passion for gerontological nursing, lifelong learning, and community connection.  MJ Henderson, MS, RN, GNP-BC, is a Gerontological Nursing Consultant and a Retired Assistant Professor at MGH Institute of Health Professions, in Boston Massachusetts. 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 the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Communication Team and is a host of the GAPNA Chat podcast series.  Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/ Production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Opening Music by: Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Closing Music by: Scott Holmes. http://www.scottholmesmusic.com

    30 min

  7. 13/08/2025

    SP02. Treatment Approaches to Tardive Dyskinesia

    In 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 the Associate Medical Director at Neurocrine Biosciences, in San Diego, California.   Dr. Kaylee Mehlman, PharmD, RPh, BCGP, FASCP, is a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and Long-Term Care Clinical Practice Liaison for Neurocrine Biosciences in the Northeast. This podcast is an educational program sponsored and co-developed by Neurocrine Biosciences. Neurocrine Biosciences is a pioneering company with over 30 years of experience dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Learn more: https://www.neurocrine.com/ Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/ Production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Opening Music by: Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Closing Music by: Scott Holmes. http://www.scottholmesmusic.com

    19 min

  8. 02/06/2025

    032. Delirium, Detection, and Driving Change with Dr. Donna M. Fick

    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 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 the fight against ageism. Donna M. Fick, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, FGSA, FAAN, is a Professor and the Director of the Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing in University Park, Pennsylvania.  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 the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Communication Team and is a host of the GAPNA Chat podcast series. Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/ Production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Opening Music by: Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Closing Music by: Scott Holmes. http://www.scottholmesmusic.com

    54 min
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GAPNA 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.

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    Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodios
    40
  • Clasificación
    Apto
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