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...
by oaapn | Jul 14, 2025 | Leadership
Do you know an outstanding APRN? We are now accepting nominations for OAAPN’s Leadership Awards. Recipients will be announced during OAAPNs Statewide Conference this October. Below is a brief description of each award. Click here for more detailed criteria....
by oaapn | Jun 10, 2025 | Education, Leadership
OAAPN is thrilled to announce the formation of a speakers bureau aimed at revolutionizing Continuing Education for APRNs! Are you an OAAPN member eager to share your expertise and contribute to advancing APRN best practices? Join us in shaping the future of CE...
by oaapn | May 14, 2025 | APRNs, Leadership, Membership
OAAPN’s “Key Person Program” (KPP) aims to assign an APRN to each House and Senate district in Ohio with a goal for that person to form a relationship with their legislator. This relationship would start by requesting a meeting with your legislator to introduce...
by oaapn | Apr 9, 2025 | Leadership
Passionate about advancing APRN practice in Ohio? Want to make a real impact? Now’s your chance! OAAPN is powered by dedicated members like you who bring ideas, expertise, and energy to the table. By joining a committee, you will be at the forefront of advocacy,...
by oaapn | Feb 17, 2025 | Leadership, News
“As we begin 2025, I am honored and excited to serve as President of the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN). My journey with this organization has been one of advocacy and commitment — first as a Chapter Leader in rural Ohio to Regional...
