by oaapn | May 17, 2024 | Education, SB196
Global signature authority refers to state laws that authorize advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to sign or otherwise complete forms related to patient care within their scope of practice. As part of routine practice, APRNs sign forms that document and...
by oaapn | Nov 30, 2023 | Education, General
Did you know there are two ways you can help support OAAPN advocacy efforts? You can contribute to the OAAPN Political Action Committee fund or the OAAPN General Advocacy Fund. The OAAPN PAC is a source of funds that OAAPN uses to contribute to state legislators...
by oaapn | Nov 6, 2023 | Education, NPs, Nurse Practitioners
Did you know that nurse practitioner ranks No. 1 on the U.S. News & World Report list of the best healthcare jobs? And with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expecting nurse practitioner positions to grow by an astounding 52% by 2030, the future of nurse...
by oaapn | Nov 6, 2023 | Education, NPs, Nurse Practitioners, Uncategorized
NP Week recognizes the positive impact NPs make in the lives of patients and the vital role NPs play in the health of the nation. These NPs practice in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, nursing homes, and private practices across the country —...
by oaapn | Sep 28, 2023 | Education
Midwives – Strengthening Communities The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) created National Midwifery Week to celebrate and recognize midwives and midwife-led care. This year, Midwifery Week (#NWM2023) will be celebrated October 1-7, 2023, with the theme...
by oaapn | Aug 30, 2023 | APRN License, APRNs, Education, Statewide Conference
RN Licensure Licensure is the state’s grant of legal authority to practice a profession within a designated scope of practice. Under the licensure system, states define, by statute, the tasks and function or scope of practice of a profession and define the work that...
