Faculty Publications

George Peraza-Smith, DNP, A-GNP-C, GNP-BC, GS-C, CNE, FAANP

Publications

Nwogu, C.A., Keilman, L.J., Peraza-Smith, G.B., Cacchione, P.Z., Bronner, S., Devereaux Melilo, K., …Harris, M. (2022). Basic considerations for understanding and treating delirium psychosis in older adults. Advances in Family Practice Nursing, 4(2022), 67-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yfpn.2021.12.003

Arms, T., Keilman, L.J., & Peraza-Smith, G.B. (2022). Culturally informed mental health care of marginalized older adults. Advances in Family Practice Nursing, 4(2022), 37-53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yfpn.2021.12.002

Harris, M., Devereaux Melillo, K., Keilman, L.J., Peraza-Smith, G.B. et al. (2021). Supporting evidence for geropsychiatric nursing as a subspeciality of gerontological advanced practice nursing. Geriatric Nursing, 42(1), 247-250. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.11.00

Peraza-Smith, G.B. (2021). Building APRN gerontology workforce capacity through new APRN Gerontological Specialist certification, Partner Perspective, 22(4), 14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carage.2021.04.007

Peraza-Smith, G.B. & Kiresuk, T. (2019). Best practices in the management of major depression for older adults in primary care. Advances in Family Practice Nursing, 1(2019), 15-32. doi:10.1016/J.YFPN.2018.11.001

Harris, M., Devereaux Melillo, K., Keilman, L.J., Peraza-Smith, G.B. et al. (2019). Basic considerations for understanding, diagnosing and treating symptoms of primary non-dementia psychosis in older adults. Geriatric Nursing, 40(2), 220-224. doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.03.004

Peraza-Smith, G.B. & Bone, Y. (2019). Mental health issues and men: A primer. In Manual of Men’s Health: A Practice Guide for APRNs and PAs (pp.163-172), Quallich, S.A. (Ed.). Springer Publishing Co. ISBN-13: 978-0826191137

Ramira, M.L., Peraza-Smith, G.B., McLeod, R.& Clark, M.J. (2018). Challenges, barriers, and satisfiers of foreign-educated physicians with family nurse practitioner role in the United States. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 25(1), 12-22.

Harris, M., Walmer, M., Nwogu, G.A., Peraza-Smith, G.B. & Cacchione, P. (2017). Basic considerations for the treatment of geriatric depression in primary care. Geriatric Nursing, 38(4), 258-261. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2017.05.011

Peraza-Smith, G.B. & Kiresuk, T. (2016). Exemplars in advanced practice gerontological nursing: A GAPNA series – GAPNA consensus statement proficiencies 3 and 4. Geriatric Nursing. 37(4), 322-325. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2016.06.010

Simmons, M., Peraza-Smith, G.B., Harris, M. & Scanland, S. (2015). Application of resources for non-pharmacological interventions to improve dementia care in nursing homes. Geriatric Nursing, 36(3), 242-244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.04.007

Kiresuk, T. & Peraza-Smith, G.B. (2014). Case study II: Moving beyond the Beers List to translating the evidence into practice. Geriatric Nursing, 35(5), 401-403.

Peraza-Smith, G.B. & Bone, Y., Buchner, B., Pittman, O., Beauchesne, M., Carlisle, H., …Wysocki, K. (2014). Primary care diagnosis and management of adults with depression, Clinical Practice Brief, AANP Practice Committee.

Peraza-Smith, G.B., Jansen, M., Beauchesne, M., et al. (2014). Guideline for Primary Care Management of Headaches in Adults, Clinical Practice Brief, AANP Practice Committee.

Peraza-Smith, G.B. & Kiresuk, T. (2013). Case study: Moving beyond the Beers List to translating the evidence into practice. Geriatric Nursing, 34(5), 430-431.

Serafin, J., [Peraza-]Smith, G.B., & Keltz, T. (2013). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) elders in nursing homes: It’s time to clean out the closet. Geriatric Nursing, 34(1), 81-83. doi:10.1016/S0197-4572(12)90405-X

Bone, Y. & [Peraza-]Smith, G.B. (2012). Critical care nursing and delirium management in the mentally ill client. Clinics of North America Critical Care Nursing, 24(1), 101-104. doi:10.1016/j.ccell.2012.01.005

Presentations

Peraza-Smith, G.B., Daniel, K., Mullaney, S., Shaughnessy, M., & Serafin, J. (October 2, 2021). APRN Gerontological Specialists Certified: Promoting Our Practice in the Next 40 Years. GAPNA 2021 40^th Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, September 30-October 2, 2021.

Peraza-Smith, G.B. (August 27, 2021). APRN Gerontological Nursing Pearls for Practice. Florida Nurse Practitioner Network, 2021 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, August 26-27, 2021.

Peraza-Smith, G.B. (November 5, 2020). FNA Townhall: COVID Response. Florida Nurses Association, Orlando, FL. (Virtual)

Peraza-Smith, G.B. (July 23, 2020). FNA Townhall: COVID Response. Florida Nurses Association, Orlando, FL. (Virtual)

Peraza-Smith, G.B. (April 13, 2020). FNA: COVID Impact on Long-Term Care Residences. Florida Nurses Association, Orlando, FL. (Virtual)

Peraza-Smith, G.B. (November 2, 2019). Men and mental health. Diverse nurses: Making the impossible possible. American Association for Men in Nursing, Orlando, FL, October 31-November 2, 2019.

Arms, T., Keilman, L. & Peraza-Smith, G. (October 4, 2019). Culturally informed mental health care of marginalized older adults. Las Vegas, NV, GAPNA 38^th Annual Conference, October 3-5, 2019.

Peraza-Smith, G.B., Adams, J., Briggs, E., & Messmer, P. (September 12, 2019). Advocate nurse: Transforming the future for patients. Florida Nurses Association Membership Assembly, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL, September 12-13, 2019.

Peraza-Smith, G.B. Cacchione, P., Harris, M. Keilman, L.J., & Lewitz, A. October 25, 2018). Pre-Conference: Psychosis and Older Adults: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management. 37^th GAPNA Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, October 26-29, 2018.

Koch, J., Todd, B. & Peraza-Smith, G.B. et al. (June 30, 2018). Setting Pace for Leadership Development – Opportunities within AANP. AANP 2018 National Conference, Denver, CO, June 26-July 1, 2018.

Washington-Brown, L., Metzger, R., & Peraza-Smith, G.B. et al. (June 30, 2018). Opening the Door to Leadership Opportunities & Engagement: Where Do I Stand?  AANP 2018 National Conference, Denver, CO, June 26-July 1, 2018.

Peraza-Smith, G.B., Ramira, M.L., & McLeod, R. (October 29, 2017). Experience of Foreign-Educated Physicians Transition to Family Nurse Practitioner Role in the United States. Sigma Theta Tau International 44^th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN, October 28 – November 1, 2017.

Peraza-Smith, G.B. (October 29, 2017). Implementing Team-Based Psychiatric-Mental Health Undergraduate Nursing Course. Sigma Theta Tau International 44^th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN, October 28 – November 1, 2017.

Leners, C. & Peraza-Smith, G.B. et al. (June 24, 2017). Leadership Opportunities with AANP.  AANP 2017 National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, June 20-25, 2017.

Peraza-Smith, G.B. (Keynote, April 28, 2017). Advancing Gerontological Practice: A Model for the Future – The APRN Gerontological Specialist. GAPNA Florida Gulf Coast CE Symposium 2017 – Management of Older Adults. St. Petersburg, FL, April 28-29, 2017.

Ramira, M. L., Peraza-Smith, G.B., & McLeod, R. (2017). Challenges and Satisfiers of Foreign Educated Physicians with the Family Nurse Practitioner role in the U.S. GANES: Catalyzing Nursing Education and Scholarship for Global Health. April 2-4, Miami, FL.