Gerontological nurses are located all over the state and we work in a variety of clinical settings including long term care facilities, clinics, home health care, education, and administration. Members of the Gerontological Nursing Council are nurses leading change to prevent falls and improve quality of care and life for older adults and their families.
To provide communication and resources for nurses across NC to build knowledge related to best practice in the care of older adults.
Vision:
To improve quality of care delivered to older North Carolinians.
Goals:
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Interested in joining the Council on Gerontological Nursing? We would love to have you! NCNA members can join any council by updating their profile. Click on the “Account” tab, then choose “Personal Info” on the left side of the page, and scroll down to choose the councils you wish to join. Don’t forget to hit “Save” at the bottom! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at membership@ncnurses.org.
Co-Chair
J. Clorrice Briggs, MBA, MSN, RN
clorrice@gmail.com
Brightspire
Director of Compliance & Risk Management
Recorder
Debroah Hummer, DNP, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC
deborah.hummer@uncp.edu
University of North Carolina @ Pembroke School of Nursing
Assisant Professor, Nursing
Education Coordinator
Amber Hester, DNP, AGPCNP-BC
amberhester01@gmail.com
NP Resident, Durham VA
Education Coordinator
Autumn Henson, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC, WCC
anhenson@uncg.edu
University of North Carolina @ Greensboro, School of Nursing
Assistant Clinical Professor
Communication Coordinator
Deborah Lekan, PhD, RN, GERO-BC
dalekan1@gmail.com
Wellcare Dynamics
Gerontological Nurse Consultant
Member-at-Large
Andrea Novak, PhD, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, FAEN
andrea.novak34@gmail.com
AEN Services, LLC; Presidentr
Aspen University School of Nursing, Graduate Nursing Program; Professor
Member-at-Large
Shari Isenberg-Cohen, DNP, APN
larrshar@msn.com
ConcertoCare of North Carolina
Director of Clinical Care
Member-at-Large
Laura Capranica, RN, BSN, MA
Lsc01@novanthealth.org
Novant Health, Inc
Clinical Analyst
Member-at-Large
B. Suzy Diggle-Fox, PhD, GNP, ANP, BC
bsdiggle@gmail.com
University of North Carolina @ Wilmington, CHHS, School of Nursing
Assistant Professor