New Member Resource: State Medical Board Telehealth Rules

New Member Resource: State Medical Board Telehealth Rules

  On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the State Medical Board of Ohio released its final telehealth rules to implement Ohio’s telehealth statute (O.R.C. 4743.09) for physicians, physician assistants, dieticians, respiratory care professionals, and genetic counselors....
Monkeypox (MPX) Awareness

Monkeypox (MPX) Awareness

Did you know that Monkeypox (MPX) was recently declared a public health emergency by the US Department of Health and Human Services? As APRNs, it is imperative to stay up-to-date on current clinical issues and to utilize evidenced-based resources to guide our clinical...
How to Become an APRN

How to Become an APRN

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...
How Does a Bill Become Law?

How Does a Bill Become Law?

How Does a Bill Become Law? As the new legislative session begins in the Ohio General Assembly, OAAPN is working to re-introduce a bill to expand access to vital health care services for Ohioans across the state by eliminating the requirement that APRNs sign a...
Notable Nurse Practitioner: Marsha Siegel

Notable Nurse Practitioner: Marsha Siegel

Marsha Siegel began her nursing career in 1977 when she completed an associate degree in nursing at Floyd College, University of Georgia in Rome. She quickly became a leader industry as the Department Director for Perinatal Services at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater...