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 17, 2025 | Leadership, News
“As we begin 2025, I am honored and excited to serve as President of the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN). My journey with this organization has been one of advocacy and commitment — first as a Chapter Leader in rural Ohio to Regional...
by oaapn | Jan 29, 2025 | Board Members, 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 30, 2024 | CNMs, News
OAAPN recently worked with Ohio Medicaid to successfully add Certified Nurse Midwives to Medicaid’s Comprehensive Primary Care Program! According to Ohio Medicaid, “The CPC program is a team-based care delivery model that comprehensively manages a patient’s health...
by oaapn | Dec 12, 2024 | Education, News
OAAPN is excited to announce our latest resource for the members we are so very thankful for this holiday season, the new OAAPN online learning platform! All sessions will be available via your OAAPN member login. Say goodbye to the hassle of remembering an additional...
by oaapn | Nov 14, 2024 | Leadership, News
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...
