SPRING 2026 Education Sessions

Information for upcoming Spring 2026 guest speaker series can be found here.

MARCH

Topic: PALLIATIVE APPROACH AND OLDER ADULTS Speaker: ELISABETH ANTIFEAU - CNS , PALLIATIVE AND END OF LIFE CARE Date and time: March 11 2026 @ 1800 on Zoom

APRIL

Topic: New Grad Nurses and engagement of older adults Speaker: Shane Gladly Date and time: TBA

MAY

Topic: Dementia Focused Research Speaker: Kelly Baskerville (AGNA- Alberta Gerontological Nurses Association) Date and time: TBA

SPRING 2026 GNC Study Sessions registration is open!

GNABC GNC Study Sessions Information Poster

Please take note of the following dates for the GNC Registration:  

January 15 – March 31: Application window to write or renew by exam

May 1 – 15 : Certification exam window

To register go to the CNA Website

To register and/or request information about the GNABC preparation sessions, please email gnabceducation23@gmail.com

Dr. Lillian Hung – Recommended for Honourary Lifetime Membership

Associate Professor, CRC Seniors Care

We are delighted to honour Dr. Lillian Hung with a lifetime membership in GNABC to recognize her many years of promoting excellence supporting the work of gerontological nurses locally in Vancouver and Richmond, throughout the province, and across Canada.

Lillian has been a member of GNABC for many years where she made an impact as the GNABC President from 2020-2022. She also served as the Director of Education on CGNA and is currently taking on the role of Editor in Chief for CGNA’s Perspective journal. Lillian is also an active member of both the Canadian Association of Gerontology and the Gerontological Society of America.

Lillian is the founder and head of IDEA lab (Innovation in Dementia & Aging). Her research examines how technology and environment impact the care experiences of persons with dementia. She has expertise in patient-oriented research and knowledge translation. She is committed to facilitating connectivity between academia and practice, working collaboratively with interprofessional practitioners to find practical solutions to address pressing problems in care settings.

Thank you for all your work supporting gerontology nursing