Dr Julie Britton, DNP, MSN, RN-BC, GCNS-BC, FGNLA, QCP, DNS-CT has spent her entire career in the post-acute/long term care setting. She began her career as an LPN and went on to obtain her Associate Degree in Nursing from LSU, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Temple University and her Master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Gwynedd Mercy University where she also was awarded the Nurse Excellence Award from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Dr. Britton was one of 14 nurses selected nationwide to participate and complete the Sigma Theta Tau Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy Fellowship Program. Dr. Britton is board certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontology, a fellow of the Geriatric Nurse Leadership Academy, and has her DNS-CT and QCP certifications as well certified as a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigmal. Dr. Britton is Chair of the National Nurse Executive Council, and is active in AHCA where she serves on the Regulatory/Survey Committee and also participates in the Moving Forward Nursing Home Coalition. Dr. Britton is currently a member of AAPCN, NADONA, AONE, ANA, PADONA, Sigma Theta Tau and PSNA. Dr. Britton's career path has been built on serving others in the delivery of care of the older adult, families, and communities to support healthy aging, maximum functioning, and quality of life. Dr. Britton promotes shared governance and believes in involving those on the front line/end users in shared decision making.