GAPNA Announces Partnership with SLACK Journals; Journal of Gerontological Nursing Named New Official Journal of GAPNA
Jan. 16, 2026
THOROFARE, NJ — The Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with SLACK Journals, naming the Journal of Gerontological Nursing (JGN) as the new official journal of GAPNA.
This partnership brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to advancing gerontological nursing practice, education, and scholarship.
“This new partnership between JGN and GAPNA represents a superb opportunity for collaboration between two organizations with a history of seeking to advance the nursing profession,” said Tony Schiavo, Senior Vice President of SLACK Journals. “JGN has served as a forum for original research and new ideas in gerontological nursing for over 50 years.
We are looking forward to sharing our content with the members of GAPNA and providing GAPNA members with a publishing outlet for their own high-quality scholarship and research.”
Through this partnership, GAPNA members will receive electronic access to the Journal of Gerontological Nursing, a respected, peer-reviewed publication focused on advancing clinical practice, education, and research in the care of older adults. The journal will be delivered in a fully electronic format, providing convenient, on-demand access for GAPNA members.
“Advancing the care of older adults requires strong partnerships and trusted sources of clinical knowledge,” said Kimberly Posey, PhD, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, GS-C, FAANP, President of GAPNA. “Our partnership with SLACK Journals and the Journal of Gerontological Nursing aligns with GAPNA’s mission to equip gerontological advanced practice nurses with the tools, resources, and platforms needed to lead change and improve outcomes across care settings.”
As the official journal of GAPNA, the Journal of Gerontological Nursing will feature bimonthly columns written by members of GAPNA’s editorial team, Katy Vickers, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, and George Peraza-Smith, DNP, A-GNP-C, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAANP. These columns will address timely topics relevant to gerontological advanced practice nurses, offering practical insights that support excellence in care across settings.
All GAPNA members will receive access to the Journal of Gerontological Nursing through the GAPNA website, reinforcing GAPNA’s commitment to providing high-quality educational resources that support professional development and leadership in gerontological nursing practice.
This partnership with SLACK Journals reflects GAPNA’s ongoing mission to advance the care of older adults by strengthening access to trusted clinical content and amplifying the voices of gerontological nursing experts within the GAPNA community.
For more information and to access the Journal of Gerontological Nursing, members can visit GAPNA | Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
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About the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)
GAPNA is the premier professional organization that represents the interests of advanced practice nurses who care for older adults. Advanced practice nurses are active in a variety of settings across the health care continuum including primary, acute, post-acute care, home care, and long-term care. GAPNA provides opportunities for education, leadership, research, advocacy, networking, and advancement of evidencebased care for older adults. To learn more, visit our website at www.GAPNA.org.
About SLACK Journals
For over 60 years, SLACK Journals has been providing specialty medical content to institutions of all sizes in areas such as Nursing, Ophthalmology, and General Medicine. With most of SLACK’s leading journals indexed in MEDLINE/PubMed, patrons of medical libraries around the world see SLACK as a trusted source for medical content. Yearly subscriptions, backfiles, and options for perpetual access are available in print or electronic formats. Learn more at Journals.Healio.com.
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