Dr. Karen Devereaux Melillo

Professor Emerita UMass Lowell, Solomont SON (Interim Dean 2014-19); Former Dir, Ctr Geront Res & Partnerships; PhD Brandeis; A-GNP, Geropsych & Mental Hlth Nsg

[Dr. Karen Devereaux Melillo @KDMelillo]

Are Nurses Well Prepared to Care for Geriatric Patients? https://t.co/JTGr7xoUfc via @medscape

[Gerontological Society of America (GSA) @geronsociety]

Age inclusivity matters in higher education. This Quick Start Guide shares practical strategies to reframe aging, reduce age bias, and create campus environments where people of all ages can thrive. https://t.co/kMyp7KXFdG #AgeInclusive #HigherEd @ReframingAging

[JGNJournal @JGNJournal]

Thank you to @KDMelillo for all of their contributions as a JGN reviewer! 🌟

#topreviewers #gerontology #nursing

[Dr. Karen Devereaux Melillo @KDMelillo]

Thank you, @JGNJournal, for this acknowledgement. I am proud to report having received this award for seven years now. It is also an honor to serve on the Editorial Board of @JGNJournal.

[JGNJournal @JGNJournal]

Thank you to @KDMelillo for all of their contributions as a JGN reviewer! 🌟

#topreviewers #gerontology #nursing

[MassCoalition of NPs @MCNPtweets]

The U.S. Dept. of Education has opened the 30-day comment period on a proposed rule that would reduce federal loan access for graduate nursing education—threatening the nursing & NP workforce.
ACT NOW to oppose the rule:
➡️ https://t.co/yNW0j70WhM
#WeAreMassNPs #NPsLead

[Dr. Karen Devereaux Melillo @KDMelillo]

@JGNJournal @GAPNA_HQ Proud to serve on @JGNJournal @GAPNA_HQ Editorial Board, and to applaud this partnership for GAPNA members.

[JGNJournal @JGNJournal]

SLACK is excited to announce that JGN is now the Official Journal of GAPNA! 🌟 @GAPNA_HQ

Learn more details in the press release: https://t.co/3x1pJNgl7D

#gerontology #nursing #olderadults #newpartnership

[Dr. Karen Devereaux Melillo @KDMelillo]

Join me in asking the Department of Education to revise its proposed definition of 'professional degree' programs to include nursing!

Stand up for nurses’ education and workforce—sign the petition.  https://t.co/OtWTSfMcfb

[Dr. Karen Devereaux Melillo @KDMelillo]

GAPNA Geropschiatric Nursing Position Statement 2025 https://t.co/1qd9YlPw09 - Proud to have served as a co-author with Drs. George Peraza-Smith, Carmen Victoria Framil Suarez, and Melodee Harris, on this position statement.

[Gerontological APNs @GAPNA_HQ]

The GAPNA section in the journal of Geriatric Nursing is soliciting submissions! These may include short updates or articles including research briefs, projects or case reports, clinical pearls, and more.

Learn more👇
https://t.co/hXuHvq76CR

[The Boston Globe @BostonGlobe]

When her last child left for college, writer Beverly Beckham recalled feeling that it was the end of something.

"I was the sun and they were the planets. And there was life on those planets, whirling, non-stop plans... And then they were gone." https://t.co/DVJ7bQmG57

[JGNJournal @JGNJournal]

JGN was inducted into the Nursing Journal Hall of Fame for 50+ years of publication. Editor Dr. Donna Fick and Executive Editor Aileen Wiegand proudly accepted this prestigious award at INANE 2025! 🏆@agilis

#Nursing #Gerontology #NursingEducation #HallofFame

[AANP @AANP_NEWS]

A new report finds NPs are key to improving access to primary care in the most disadvantaged communities. Learn more: https://t.co/r6gTvkn19S.

[JGNJournal @JGNJournal]

Today, we're thrilled to announce that JGN will be inducted into the Nursing Journal Hall of Fame, honoring its 50 years of publication! 🎉📚 @agilis

#Nursing #NursingEducation #Gerontology #HallOfFame

[JGNJournal @JGNJournal]

GUEST EDITORIAL:

Laura Wallace, Pamela Cacchione, and Margaret Wallhagen address hearing loss and lack of access to hearing loss treatment for older adults. @MWallhagen

Read for FREE: https://t.co/zEVKwNjHs9

#gerontology #geriatrics #nursing

[JGNJournal @JGNJournal]

We are excited to share that the Journal of Gerontological Nursing has been accepted into the @INANEEditors Nursing Hall of Fame! 🏆🩺 #gerontologicalnursing #nursing #nursinghalloffame

[Regis College @RegisCollege_MA]

After 40 years of dedicated service to Regis, President Hays will retire on June 30, 2026. From part-time nursing faculty to transformative leader, she has shaped generations of students Learn more at https://t.co/4zcAGMVlQQ

[UMass Lowell Online @umlgps]

Wow! Earning your degree at any age is amazing, but at 88 years old it is a huge accomplishment!
#MondayMotivation

[HIGN at NYU Meyers @HIGN_NYU]

HIGN May 2025 Featured Story by Dr. Mathy Mezey, @nyumeyers Prof. Emerita and Senior Research Scientist.
Use this link to read the full column:
https://t.co/5cocUnHdEh

#hign #nyu #nursing #teachingnursinghome #nursinghome #longtermcare #geriatric #geriatriceducation

[Joseph C. Hartman @JosephCHartman]

Launched an innovative partnership between ⁦@LowellPSD⁩ , ⁦@lowell_chc⁩ and ⁦@UML_ZCHS⁩ to provide health services at Lowell Community Schools. The Center will provide care while supervising ⁦@UMassLowell⁩ students in training using our Mobile Care unit.

[Dr. Karen Devereaux Melillo @KDMelillo]

Congratulations, Thiana Brito!

[Merrimack Softball @MerrimackSB]

We have another accolade to report🤩 Thiana Brito reached the 100 career games milestone in our doubleheader with Sacred Heart yesterday! Congratulations Thiana!

#GoMack #Team40