Are you interested in joining the OAAPN Board of Directors in advocating for Ohio APRNs? We are always looking for members to help serve Ohio APRNs in Board of Director positions, serve on OAAPN committees, and in our local chapters. In addition to open board positions, please monitor your email from the Ohio Board of Nursing as it relates to openings on the Ohio Board of Nursing and the OBN APRN Advisory Committee. We hope you will please consider sharing your voice in support of Ohio APRNs by joining the OAAPN Board or helping lead Ohio nurses by obtaining OAAPN endorsement for an open OBN position!
If you think you may be interested in any of these upcoming open board positions, please reach out to execdirector@oaapn.org.
Regional Director Positions: Northwest Ohio, Northeast Ohio, Central Ohio, Southeast Ohio
Regional Directors collaborate with other board members on the priorities and long-term goals of the organization. Additionally, they work with the chapter leaders in their region to develop membership, communicate updates and support professional development.
Government Relations Co-Director
The GRC Co-Director works in collaboration with his or her fellow GRC Co-Director, with the OAAPN lobbyists and members of our coalition to support legislation that benefits Ohioans that seek care and Ohio APRNs that provide it. The GRC Co-Director also leads the GRC committee in monitoring rules and bills to ensure APRN issues are addressed.
Treasurer
The Treasurer’s primary responsibility is to monitor the finances of OAAPN. The Treasurer works with the board to ensure the budget is balanced, works to increase the PAC fund, and ensures appropriate distribution of funds. Additionally, the Treasurer serves as the chair of the OAAPN Finance and Political Action (PAC) Committees. It is recommended that the Treasurer have one year of experience on the board.
Education Director
The Education Director works with APRN students and programs in Ohio as well as coordinates CE applications for OAAPN education programs, conferences, and local chapter meetings. Ideally, the Education Director has current or former faculty status.
Professional Relations Director
The Professional Relations Director collaborates closely with OAAPN stakeholders and other advanced practice organizations to develop relationships between organizations to elevate the voice of Ohio APRNs and support issues relevant to all.
Communications Director
The Communications Director works closely with OAAPN consultants to increase the awareness and engagement of Ohio APRNs regarding issues relevant to their clinical practice. Additionally, the Communications Director partners with OAAPN office staff and marketing partners to keep the OAAPN website current and disseminate timely information to our members through our various social media platforms.
Additional information regarding elections will be released this summer.