by oaapn | Nov 12, 2025 | NPs
November marks both National Nurse Practitioner Week and Diabetes Awareness Month – a fitting time to highlight the life-changing work NPs are doing across Ohio. We sat down with OAAPN Steubenville Chapter Leader, Natalie Holden, a Family Nurse Practitioner and...
by oaapn | Nov 11, 2025 | NPs
Updated for 2025 For nearly six decades, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have redefined what it means to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. Blending advanced clinical expertise with a holistic focus on disease prevention and health management, NPs bring a unique...
by oaapn | Nov 5, 2024 | NPs
At OAAPN, we are proud to celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week recognizing these exceptional healthcare providers. This year’s theme is NPs At The Heart of Health Care, highlighting the crucial role NPs play throughout the entire industry. “For more...
by oaapn | Nov 6, 2023 | Education, NPs, Nurse Practitioners
Did you know that nurse practitioner ranks No. 1 on the U.S. News & World Report list of the best healthcare jobs? And with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expecting nurse practitioner positions to grow by an astounding 52% by 2030, the future of nurse...
by oaapn | Nov 6, 2023 | Education, NPs, Nurse Practitioners, Uncategorized
NP Week recognizes the positive impact NPs make in the lives of patients and the vital role NPs play in the health of the nation. These NPs practice in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, nursing homes, and private practices across the country —...
by oaapn | Jan 13, 2022 | NPs, Nurse Practitioners
One of the many benefits of a career in nursing is the ability to advance within the profession. One way to do this is to obtain a Master’s degree in nursing and become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). One type of APRN is a nurse practitioner (NP), a...
