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 OAAPN 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...
by oaapn | Jul 1, 2024 | Legislation, News, SB196, Uncategorized
On Wednesday morning June 26, 2024, the Senate Health Committee brought Sub SB 196, otherwise known as the “APRN Signature Authority” bill for a vote. Over the past several months, the bill was heard in committee on three different occasions with the proponent and...
by oaapn | May 20, 2024 | General, News
Advanced practice providers (APPs), which include non-physician providers such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse anesthetists, commonly start their healthcare practices. Practices may provide, for example, service offerings such as primary care,...