by oaapn | Jun 9, 2026 | Legislation, SB 258
Legislative Update: Attention APRNs!! Important legislation impacting our community is moving forward TODAY, and your voice matters. Proponent testimony for SB 258 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 10:30 AM, and we encourage everyone to follow the discussion...
by oaapn | May 21, 2026 | APRNs, Self-Care Strategies
After nearly 30 years in nursing, Deana Batross, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, has seen a big shift in how people talk about mental health. “When I first started, people didn’t talk about it at all,” she said. “Now people are recognizing, ‘I have anxiety and it’s a...
by oaapn | May 19, 2026 | HB 508, Legislation
UPDATE- May 19, 6PM EST Legislative Update: The Ohio House Medicaid Committee was scheduled to vote on House Bill 508 today, but the vote was postponed as discussions among committee members continue. While we expected a vote today, it is common for committee votes to...
by oaapn | Apr 24, 2026 | Amazing APRNs
It is my honor to nominate Deidre Arms, CNP, 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...
by oaapn | Apr 24, 2026 | Amazing APRNs
All our lives, we seek people to mirror—those who are valuable, respectful, and kind. People who make us feel like we matter and are important. Mark is that person. I did not know him for long before it felt like we were old friends. Mark is very family-oriented,...
