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Introducing OAAPN’s New Learning Platform
OAAPN is excited to announce our latest resource for the members we are so very thankful for this holiday season, the new OAAPN online learning platform! All sessions will be available via your OAAPN member login. Say goodbye to the hassle of remembering an additional...
Amazing APRN Spotlight: Diann L Nelson-Houser, MSN, ARNP, FNP
Diann has been an RN for 41 years and an APRN for 20. She is a past president of OAAPN and played an instrumental role in the passage of HB 216, which expanded Schedule II prescribing privileges for APRNs. Diann worked tirelessly in her presidential role, conducting...
OAAPN Congratulates Our Advocate of the Year!
For 2024, OAAPN recognized an individual for her inspiring commitment to the APRN profession, her patients, community, and better access to care for all Ohioans. This year we present the Advocate of the Year award to Suzanne Fortuna, DNP, APRN-CNS, APRN-CNP! Suzanne...
OAAPN Thanks Our 2024 Annual Sponsors for Their Support of APRNs!
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