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...
by oaapn | Jul 13, 2023 | Education
Continuing education is essential for Ohio advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to maintain skills and knowledge and to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in healthcare. APRNs who refrain from participating in continuing education risk disciplinary action and will be...
by oaapn | Jun 7, 2023 | Education, Nurse Practitioners
The History of Nurse Practitioners in the United States: How it Started and How it’s Going The 1960s were a tumultuous time in history. Dominated by the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights movement, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the decade also saw many positive...
by oaapn | May 1, 2023 | Education
Born to a wealthy family in 1820, Florence Nightingale chose to go into nursing during a time when nursing was not considered a well-respected career. However, Florence Nightingale paved the path as a caring nurse and leader in her field, leaving a significant impact...
by oaapn | Apr 18, 2023 | Education
A career as an advanced practice registered nurse offers many rich rewards but also has the potential to cause significant symptoms of stress. As one of the most stressful professions, healthcare finds its professionals in the top ranks of those likely to...
