A Message from OAAPN President, Amanda Rumpke

A Message from OAAPN President, Amanda Rumpke

“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...
Mandi Cafasso Appointed New GRC Co-Director

Mandi Cafasso Appointed New GRC Co-Director

Congratulations to Mandi Cafasso, DNP, APRN-CNP on her appointment as OAAPN Government Relations Co-Director! Mandi joined the OAAPN board in 2019 as the Southwest Region Co-Director. Since that time, she has been an active member of the Membership, Communications,...
Welcome to Our Newest Board Members

Welcome to Our Newest Board Members

Congratulations and welcome to these 2024 elected board members who are new to the OAAPN Board! We look forward to working with each of them in the year ahead and know that with their knowledge, experience, and commitment, OAAPN will successfully continue our mission...
2023 Leadership Award Recipients

2023 Leadership Award Recipients

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 OAAPN Leadership Awards! We were proud to recognize three outstanding individuals as this year’s Preceptor of the Year and Advocate of the Year, as well as the President’s Award. Learn more about our winners now.   ...
Why Take a Leadership in Nursing Role with OAAPN?

Why Take a Leadership in Nursing Role with OAAPN?

At OAAPN, we already know that APRNs are extremely valuable to today’s healthcare system. The Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse Midwives among our members all hold critical roles in...
Board Member Spotlight: Andrea Scarcipino

Board Member Spotlight: Andrea Scarcipino

Andrea Scarcipino, APRN-CNP, Lead APP, PM&R/Pain & Healing, started her career as a Registered Nurse with her ADN degree. As a single mom with two kids, she felt that route made the most sense to her. Once she began working as an RN in the MICU, she went back...