Amda On-the-go

In 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 test and pharmacogenomic testing and a session on negotiation skills to use with patients/families, staff, and providers. This month, Dr. Galik's own column considers the costs and benefits of consistent staffing assignments in long-term care facilities. Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, HMDC Guests: Susan Mullaney, DNP, CNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAAN, FAANP; Marianne S