by oaapn | Oct 2, 2026 | Legislation
For Ohio’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, the name or number attached to legislation may change. The goal does not. OAAPN remains focused on removing an unnecessary barrier that can stand between qualified clinicians and the patients who need care. OAAPN...
by oaapn | Jul 1, 2026 | HB 508, Legislation
If you are an APRN, healthcare professional, or a patient who values access to APRN care, please take a moment to contact your Ohio legislators and ask them to vote YES on HB 508 and SB 258. Find your legislator here: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/ Let’s set the...
by oaapn | Jun 9, 2026 | Legislation, SB 258
Legislative Update: Attention APRNs!! Important legislation impacting our community is moving forward TODAY, and your voice matters. Proponent testimony for SB 258 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 10:30 AM, and we encourage everyone to follow the discussion...
by oaapn | May 19, 2026 | HB 508, Legislation
UPDATE- May 19, 6PM EST Legislative Update: The Ohio House Medicaid Committee was scheduled to vote on House Bill 508 today, but the vote was postponed as discussions among committee members continue. While we expected a vote today, it is common for committee votes to...
by oaapn | Mar 17, 2026 | HB 508, Legislation
On behalf of Ohio’s advanced practice registered nurses, we submit this rebuttal to the Ohio State Medical Association’s coalition letter opposing House Bill 508. It should be noted that the organizations listed on the opposing letter as coalition members are...
by oaapn | Mar 9, 2026 | Legislation
As you may know, on Jan. 29, the Department of Education released a proposed rule defining “professional students” for the purposes of federal student loan limits. Although APRNs meet the criteria for professional degree programs, they were not included in...
