by oaapn | Jan 29, 2025 | Leadership, News
Congratulations and welcome to recently elected board member, Deshay Scandrick, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, RDH! Deshay is new to the OAAPNÂ Board and we look forward to working with her in the year ahead. Having been a nurse practitioner for the past 16 years, Deshay has worked...
by oaapn | Dec 5, 2024 | Amazing APRNs, Leadership
Diann has been an RN for 41 years and an APRN for 20. She is a past president of OAAPN and played an instrumental role in the passage of HB 216, which expanded Schedule II prescribing privileges for APRNs. Diann worked tirelessly in her presidential role, conducting...
by oaapn | Dec 5, 2024 | Amazing APRNs, Leadership
For 2024, OAAPN recognized an individual for her inspiring commitment to the APRN profession, her patients, community, and better access to care for all Ohioans. This year we present the Advocate of the Year award to Suzanne Fortuna, DNP, APRN-CNS, APRN-CNP! Suzanne...
by oaapn | Nov 14, 2024 | Leadership
This year OAAPN recognized four individuals for their inspiring commitment to the APRN profession, their patients, community, and better access to care for all Ohioans. This year we present the Award of Excellence to Mark Yoder, DNP. APRN-CNP! Mark actively champions...
by oaapn | Nov 5, 2024 | Leadership, Preceptor
This year OAAPN recognized four individuals for their inspiring commitment to the APRN profession, their patients, community, and better access to care for all Ohioans. In this issue, we would like to celebrate Cynthia Stives, DNP, APRN-CNP, our 2024 Preceptor of the...
by oaapn | Jul 16, 2024 | Leadership
“Following our recent celebration of Nurses Week, I found myself reflecting on how far we have come as a profession as well as all the many best practices nurses have developed that enable safe, quality patient care around the globe. From handwashing to...
