by oaapn | Sep 23, 2025 | HB 449, Legislation, SB 258
Last week, OAAPN celebrated the introduction of Senate Bill 258 — The Better Access to Healthcare Act. This week, we are thrilled to share even bigger news: House Bill 449, identical legislation, has been introduced by Representatives McClain and Barhorst. That means...
by oaapn | Sep 23, 2025 | HB 449, Legislation, SB 258
On September 9, 2025, Ohio Senators George Lang and Mark Romanchuk introduced Senate Bill 258 — The Better Access to Healthcare Act, a historic step toward removing the outdated Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). And now,...
by oaapn | Sep 11, 2025 | Legislation, News, SB 258
On Wednesday, September 9, 2025, Senators George Lang and Mark Romanchuk introduced Senate Bill 258 — the Better Access to Healthcare Act. This is the legislation we’ve been waiting for — the bill that would finally remove the Standard Care Arrangement in Ohio. This...
by oaapn | Aug 25, 2025 | Legislation
View Fullscreen Ohio Revised Code Section 4723.36 Determination of death by certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Effective: March 20, 2025 Legislation: Senate Bill 196 – 135th General Assembly (A) A certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse...
by oaapn | Mar 28, 2025 | Legislation, News, News and Updates
Exciting News! 📣 The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act has been reintroduced — a crucial step forward in expanding access to high-quality, affordable healthcare nationwide. This bipartisan legislation empowers APRNs to practice to the full scope of their...
by oaapn | Feb 10, 2025 | Legislation, SB196
The Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN) is pleased to share that Senate Bill 196, otherwise known as Global Signature Authority, was passed by the Ohio legislature and subsequently signed by Governor DeWine in December 2024. While its work began in...
