EP134: What do Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Do?

<p>According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of nurse practitioners is projected to grow 52% from 2019 to 2029. This growth is attributed to the increasing demand for healthcare services, particularly in primary care and rural settings, where many Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (AG-PCNPs) work.</p> <p>Have you ever wondered about the magic behind AG-PCNPs and their amazing services? These licensed and certified professionals are out there making a difference in countless communities. But why should a nurse go the extra mile to become a nurse practitioner?</p> <p>Tune in to the latest episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards An Age-Friendly World, where we'll welcome two nursing superstars in clinical care of older adults: Margaret Venzke and Laurie Wilson! These women know how to make our world a more welcoming and accommodating place for all ages.</p> <p><strong>Key points covered in this episode:</strong></p> <p><strong>✔️ Laurie Dodge Wilson: A Source of Experience and Guidance for Nursing Students</strong></p> <p>Laurie Dodge Wilson, NP, has been practicing clinically since 1995. She joined the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing (SON) in December 2012. She brings her wealth of clinical experience into her teaching and competency development in the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program. In 2020 and 2021, she advocated for older adults by serving on GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) COVID-19 task force, securing testing and immunizations. That same year, she earned her certification in clinical simulation.</p> <p><strong>✔️ A True DC Native: 28 Years of Teaching and Clinical Practice with Dr. Maggie Hadro Venzke </strong></p> <p>Dr. Maggie Hadro Venzke has held faculty appointments at multiple universities, teaching in graduate nurse practitioner programs for over 28 years. Her clinical/research interests include fall prevention in the elderly, immunizations, infectious disease prevention, and best teaching practices in virtual o