CE | 4th Annual Hot Topics: Caring for the Older Adult

Event Details
Event Date & Time	November 12, 2025, 9:30 - 1:00 PM
Location	Webinar via Zoom
Presented By	NCNA Council on Gerontological Nursing ›
Speaker(s)	Rick Hall, MA Dr. Jeremy Holloway, PhD, MA Dr. Kelly Jamieson, PharmD, BCGP Dr. Melinda Matthews, DNP, RN, ANP-PC Taylor Thomas-Williams, LRT/CTRS, CDP
Target Audience	Registered Nurses & Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Audience Level	Competent
Description	Join the Gero Council for a series of 30-minute presentations covering the latest ‘Hot Topics’ for professionals providing care to the older adult community.
Handouts	None
Contact Hours	2.75 CH
Pharmacology Hours	0.50 CH
Agenda	9:30am – 9:45am Check In & Announcements 9:45am – 9:50am Welcome 9:50am – 10:20am From Referral to Results: Equipping APRNs with Resources for Older Adults Rick Hall, MA 10:20am – 10:25am Transition 10:25am – 10:55am From Institution to Home: Redefining Long-Term Care Taylor Thomas-Williams, LRT/CTRS, CDP 10:55am – 11:00am Transition 11:00am – 11:30am The Physiology of Aging: Ensuring Safe and Appropriate Medication Use in the Older Adult Dr. Kelly Jamieson, PharmD, BCGP 11:30am – 11:40am Break 11:40am – 12:10pm Silver Linings and Headlines: A Rapid-Fire Review of Senior Health News Dr. Melinda Matthews DNP, RN, ANP-BC 12:10pm – 12:15pm Transition 12:15pm – 12:45pm Cross-Cultural Communication in Healthcare Dr. Jeremy Holloway, PhD, MA 12:45pm – 1:00pm Closing Remarks and Evaluation
Disclaimer	Reproduction, distribution, or transmission in any form or by any means without express written permission of NCNA is prohibited. Presenters assume responsibility for the content, its accuracy and completeness, and permission to use copyrighted works. This activity is intended solely for educational purposes and does not replace independent professional judgment. The presenters’ opinions and statements of fact are their own and do not represent those of the North Carolina Nurses Association or its affiliates and sponsors.
Cost	NCNA Member Fee: Free Non-Member Fee: $68.75
Activity Instructions	Registration for this activity is required. A pre-event email with Zoom details will be emailed 24 hrs prior to the event start time.
Questions?	Contact NCNA at RNs@ncnurses.org or (919) 821-4250.

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