Associate professor lauded for advancing palliative care for older adults
Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN, associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, has earned the 2024 Excellence in Research Award from the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA). Carpenter was honored at GAPNA’s annual conference in September in San Antonio.
The Excellence in Research Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to nursing research that benefits the geriatric community. The award highlights research as an essential element of nursing’s mission.
“Receiving the GAPNA Research Award is an incredible honor and a testament to the collective efforts of my mentors, colleagues, and the University of Maryland School of Nursing community,” Carpenter said. “I am deeply humbled to be recognized for the work my team and I do in partnership with nursing home communities to improve care for older adults living with serious illness.”
A member of GAPNA since 2012, Carpenter leads a program of research focused on improving access to high-quality palliative care for seriously ill older adults.
Known for her expertise in gerontology, palliative care, dementia, clinical trials in nursing home settings, and implementation science, Carpenter has gained national recognition for her work.