Ageism and Discrimination of Older Adults Greater than 65 Years of Age (0.25h)

This educational offering provides 0.25 CEU and was presented in the Diversity track. The course includes an MP4 video file from the presentation originally shared at the 16th National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference (Virtual), August 2023.

Amy Jo Dudley, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Nursing education of Dr. Amy Dudley spans nearly three decades including an Associate Degree in Applied Nursing Science from Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, Virginia, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Florida Gulf Coast University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree from the University of South Alabama. Dr. Dudley has been a practicing ANCC board-certified Family Practice APRN since 2010 as well as serving as an Assistant Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University in the BSN-DNP graduate program since 2022.

Objectives

1. Increase awareness of ageism and discrimination in older adults.
2. Learner will gain knowledge regarding the link between ageism and mental health implications.
3. Provide methods to learners to reduce ageism and discrimination in healthcare.