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Cervical Cancer Prevention Starts with Access: How Nurse Practitioners Like Heather Hissom Are Making It Possible
Cervical cancer is a largely preventable form of cancer, yet women in rural and underserved communities continue to face barriers that delay or prevent lifesaving care. Heather Hissom, NP, has spent her career advocating for women’s health across Ohio, West...
OAAPN Congratulates Our 2025 Advocate of the Year!
The OAAPN Advocate of the Year Award is bestowed upon an individual who supports and promotes the role of Advanced Practice Nurses. We are honored to present this year's award to Joy Shoemaker, DNP, APRN-CNP. Dr. Shoemaker advances nursing and APRNs through education,...
The Impact of the U.S. Department of Education’s Changes to Professional Degree Programs on Ohio APRNs
"Ohio continues to experience significant healthcare workforce shortages, particularly in primary care, behavioral health, and underserved regions. Graduate nursing education is central to preparing the advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who help meet these...
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