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,...
by oaapn | Apr 3, 2026 | Amazing APRNs, APRNs, Leadership
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...
by oaapn | Mar 17, 2026 | Amazing APRNs
Stacy McCoy, APRN‑CNP, has spent her career as a dedicated primary care provider promoting health and wellness. Since becoming a registered nurse in 2009, Stacy has built a career centered around compassion, connection, and a deep commitment to patient care and...
by oaapn | Mar 4, 2026 | Amazing APRNs
Congratulations to AANP Ohio Award Winner, Janine Galeski, DNP, MA, APRN, FNP‑BC, ACHPN‑BC! OAAPN is proud to celebrate Janine Galeski as this year’s AANP Ohio Award Winner, a recognition she describes as energizing, meaningful, and deeply connected to the purpose...
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...
