by oaapn | Feb 11, 2026 | APRNs
Tamara Torres, APRN. CNP, has spent her career focusing on some of the most complex and life-changing aspects of cardiac care. Since 2013, she has worked at the Cleveland Clinic, starting her career as a bedside nurse and spending the past eight years as a nurse...
by oaapn | Feb 9, 2026 | News
As 2026 charges forward, we want to highlight key changes to Ohio law and the Ohio Board of Nursing rules that have directly impacted APRN practice over the past year (and a little beyond that). Psychiatric Inpatient Documents Effective September 20, 2024, Senate Bill...
by oaapn | Jan 28, 2026 | APRNs
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...
by oaapn | Dec 11, 2025 | Amazing APRNs, Leadership
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...
by oaapn | Dec 1, 2025 | News
“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...
