by oaapn | Feb 9, 2026 | News
As 2026 charges forward, we want to highlight key changes to Ohio law and the Ohio Board of Nursing rules that have directly impacted APRN practice over the past year (and a little beyond that). Psychiatric Inpatient Documents Effective September 20, 2024, Senate Bill...
by oaapn | Dec 1, 2025 | News
“Ohio continues to experience significant healthcare workforce shortages, particularly in primary care, behavioral health, and underserved regions. Graduate nursing education is central to preparing the advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who help meet...
by oaapn | Oct 23, 2025 | HB 508, Legislation, News
Reps. Baker & Gross sponsored testimony in the Medicaid Committee this week for House Bill 508! Removing the Standard Care Arrangement means lower costs, less red tape, and better access to care across Ohio. View snippets of their testimony below. Watch the full...
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 | Jul 24, 2025 | Events, News
Last month, OAAPN members Marie Grosh DNP, APRN-CNP, LNHA and Evelyn Duffy, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP attended the annual American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) conference in San Diego. AANP, who represents the interests of over 431,000 APRNs in America, is...
by oaapn | May 30, 2025 | News
The Ohio Board of Nursing recently released a statement surrounding Retail IV therapy clinics. The regulatory statement is attached and provides Ohio laws surrounding standards of care in this area. “As with the rest of the country, the number of retail IV...
