In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Tina Baxter, MS, APRN, GNP-BC, a nationally recognized leader in gerontological nursing, and a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

In addition to her inspiration to become a gerontological nurse, Mrs. Baxter discusses the origin and definition of a trauma-informed approach to care; the adoption of trauma-informed practices to potentially improve patient engagement, treatment adherence, and health outcome; and the integration of trauma-informed care into the health care team.

This episode was recorded on June 22, 2022.

Tina M. Baxter, MS APRN, GNP-BC, is an advanced practice registered nurse and a board certified gerontological nurse practitioner. She is the owner of Baxter Professional Services, LLC, a consulting firm which provides legal nurse consulting services, wellness and chronic disease management coaching, and customized educational resources to health care organizations. Mrs. Baxter teaches stress management strategies, and is currently working at Adult and Child Health in Indianapolis, Indiana, focusing on the mental health needs of adults and geriatric patients.

Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, is the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Coordinator, Geriatric Oncology, at the Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. She is a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Communication Team and is a host of the GAPNA Chat podcast series.

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