by oaapn | May 19, 2021 | APRNs
The voice of more than 17,000 APRNs in Ohio, the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN) membership includes Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse-Midwives. Membership in OAAPN...
by oaapn | May 4, 2021 | APRNs, Education
A widespread shortage of physicians is placing pressure on the nursing profession to fill the gap. The result is that the demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), is expected to grow at a high rate. In addition, new knowledge in medical care requires...
by oaapn | Mar 24, 2021 | APRNs
In-person networking and continuing education for healthcare professionals in general, and specifically APRNs, is essential to enhancing and advancing their careers. Developing professional relationships, attending professional conferences, and participating in...
by oaapn | Mar 1, 2021 | APRNs
Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) include Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNP), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA). All of these APRNs practice in Ohio, yet have encountered many...
by oaapn | Jan 18, 2021 | APRNs
The strength of OAAPN lies in its numbers – our members who choose to invest in themselves and our shared profession through membership. The mission of OAAPN is to ensure that Ohioans have access to cost effective, high quality care provided by Advanced Practice...
by oaapn | Sep 9, 2020 | APRNs
An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has obtained at least a master’s degree in nursing, and provides and coordinates patient care in primary or specialty healthcare. Within the category of APRNs are specialty areas that include nurse...