EP133: Nurse Practitioner School | What Do Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners Do?

<p>Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) provide care for the sickest of the sick in a variety of clinical care settings.  And in a world where the baby-boom generation is living longer and needing more health care, nurses with expertise in treating older adults in the acute care setting will be in high demand. </p> <p>So, if you're looking for a career where you can make a real difference, you might consider becoming an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.</p> <p>It's time for another riveting episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards An Age-Friendly World.  We're excited to welcome two advanced practice nursing faculty join us: Linda Briggs, D.N.P, ACNP-BC, FAANP and Helen Brown, M.S., ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP. </p> <p><strong>Key points covered in this episode:</strong></p> <p><strong>✔️ A Trailblazer in Nurse Education: Dr Linda A. Briggs' Legacy in the Field</strong></p> <p>Linda A. Briggs has been a cardiovascular specialist for decades – so long that she's earned dual certification as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She received a Fulbright Specialist, and she was awarded the GW Bender Teaching Award in 2017, proving her commitment to educating future nurse practitioners. </p> <p><strong>✔️ From ED to Classroom: Experienced AGACNP Nurse—Helen Ferguson Brown</strong></p> <p>Helen Ferguson Brown has over 20 years of experience in Emergency Departments and a passion for quality patient care. She is an acute care nurse practitioner and an adjunct clinical instructor at GW University, where she's been teaching AGACNP students for 5 years. Her dedication to education has earned her national recognition, including the esteemed Circle of Excellence Award from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.</p> <p><strong>✔️ Mastering the Art and Science of AGACNP: What They Do and Why It Matters?</strong></p> <p>Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNPs) are the superheroes who save lives in emergencies. These highly trained nurse practitioners take care of those who are t