GAPNA Foundation Presents 2020 Awards for Research and Scholarship
By Jennifer Serafin
Each year, the GAPNA Foundation organizes conference fundraising events to support research and scholarship awards and grants. Due to the coronavirus, the 2020 conference was virtual, so we could not hold our usual fundraising events.
However, we did receive chapter donations (in lieu of the gift basket contributions), as well as member donations in support of our "Year of the Nurse" fundraiser. These GAPNA member donations are the mainstay of Foundation fundraising. A special thank you to everyone who contributed during these challenging times.
The GAPNA Foundation's mission is to promote research, scholarship, and education for advanced practice nurses who serve older adults. We are proud to announce the 2020 award recipients.
GAPNA Foundation Award ($2,000): This award focuses on improving care for older adults.
- Dr. Natalie Baker, DNP, CRNP, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAANP - Improving the Quality of Care of Older Adults through Self-Efficacy: A Pilot Study
GAPNA Foundation Research/Clinical Project Grant Awards ($2,000/each): The Research/Clinical Project Grants fund a proposed research project and a clinical project. Priority is given to proposals that generate new evidence to examine, provide support for decision-making in clinical practice, are outcomes based, and designed to measure and improve health outcomes for older adults.
- Ms. Ameera Chakravarthy, ACNP, FNP (Research) - PROTein Exercise post Cardiac surgery (PROTEC) Program in Cardiac Surgery
- Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA (Clinical) - In Pursuit of Patient Partnerships to Improve Quality and Safety in Cancer Care: Ambulatory Medication Project Initiative
Dave Butler Spirit of GAPNA Award ($1,000: David H. Butler, Vice President for Johnson & Johnson USA, was a strong advocate and supporter of the goals and mission of GAPNA. The Dave Butler Spirit of GAPNA Award is given to one member who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the mission and goals of GAPNA .
- George Peraza-Smith, DNP, GNP-BC, AGPCNP-C, GS-C, CNE, FAANP
Virginia Lee Cora Research Grant ($2,000): This new grant was established in memoriam to Dr. Virginia Lee Cora, one of the founding members of the GAPNA Foundation. The research project for this grant should focus on APRNs working with older adults and their families.
- Laura Tycon Moreines, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, ACHPN - Outcomes of an APRN Lead Geriatric Consult Team in the Emergency Department
AMDA Foundation Futures Educational Grant: The AMDA Foundation provides residents, fellows, and APRNs who are interested in long-term care practice with the opportunity to participate in the AMDA Foundation Futures Program. The Futures Program is held during the annual Long-Term Care Medicine Conference.
This intensive learning experience is designed to teach residents, fellows, and APRNs to practice optimally in long-term care settings. All participants chosen for this competitive award receive admission to the AMDA Foundation Futures Program, registration to the LTC Medicine Annual Symposium, AMDA membership for 1 year, and access to an AMDA Mentoring Program.
- Carman H. Henderson, FNP-BC, RN
Congratulations to all award recipients! If you are developing a project or research and need funding, consider applying for a GAPNA Foundation Award.
More information regarding applying for awards and scholarships is available on the Foundation section of the GAPNA Website.
Jennifer Serafin, MS, BSN, GNP-C, GS-C
Foundation President
serafinjen@gmail.com