Amazing APRNs
At OAAPN, we believe in fostering a strong, supportive community because when we uplift one another, we all succeed. As advanced practice registered nurses, it’s important to recognize and celebrate each other’s achievements. If you know an OAAPN member who deserves to be highlighted as an Amazing APRN, please submit your nominee below. Let’s empower each other and our practice!
Past Nominees
Deidre Arms, MSN, APRN, CNP
Deidre Arms, MSN, APRN, CNP, is an influential nurse leader and dedicated nurse practitioner who has made a profound impact within the Ohio healthcare community for over 20 years. As a committed member of the OAAPN since 2011, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership through her enthusiastic guidance of the Hocking Ohio chapter of OAAPN, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and advocacy among her peers.
Deidre’s clinical expertise is rooted in Women’s Health; however, her true passion lies in empowering patients to heal from within. She is a strong advocate for holistic, root-cause care, consistently addressing not only physical symptoms but also the psychological and emotional dimensions of health. Through her visionary leadership, she has built a highly respected functional and integrative medicine practice, Aspire Wellness Integrative Care, where she has helped thousands of patients achieve optimal health and sustainable wellness.
Mark Yoder, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-C
Mark goes beyond what’s expected. He makes sure you know about things that will benefit my clinic.
When I asked him why he was doing this and helping so much, his response was, “Nobody should do it alone – together we can do so much more than individually.”
I know many excellent APRNs, some even exceptional, and Mark is one of those exceptional people who cares only for the best interests of his family, friends, and community. He should be recognized for making a positive difference in the world around him.
Mandi Cafasso, DNP, APRN, CPNP
Mandi’s dedication to advancing the field of nursing and shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders is nothing short of inspiring.
Since 2017, Mandi has made a remarkable impact as a faculty member in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Cincinnati. She has not only taught but mentored over 25 DNP projects, serving as both Project Chair and Project Team member. Her expertise and guidance in educating advanced practice nurses are instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare leadership.
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