by oaapn | Nov 12, 2026 | Legislation
The Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN) congratulates State Representative Kellie Deeter on the Ohio House’s passage of House Bill 567. This legislation addresses several important aspects of Ohio’s nursing laws, including updates to the regulatory...
by oaapn | Nov 11, 2026 | APRNs
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) care for Ohioans in communities and healthcare settings across the state. But APRN does not describe just one type of provider. Ohio recognizes four APRN roles: Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNPs), Certified Registered...
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 | Sep 1, 2026 | Amazing APRNs, CNS
When nurses start thinking about what might come next in their careers, the choices can feel overwhelming. Do you stay at the bedside? Move into leadership? Go back to school to become a nurse practitioner? Focus on education, quality or informatics? For Kayla...
by oaapn | Jul 20, 2026 | APRNs, Membership
World Brain Day—observed on July 22—is a timely reminder that brain health is something we can protect and strengthen through everyday habits, early attention to symptoms, and continued progress in neurological care. While brain health can feel like a complex topic,...
by oaapn | Jul 14, 2026 | Leadership, News
Join the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses Board of Directors and have a greater voice for Ohio’s APRNs! 2026 Applications are now being accepted for: GRC co-director (1 position) (Qualification: Must have been a member of GRC for at least a year)...
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 12, 2026 | APRNs, Education
Talking openly about your health doesn’t always come easily, and this can be especially true for men when the topic feels personal or uncomfortable. But avoiding those discussions can lead to delayed care that could make a real difference. Brittany Clark, MSN, APRN,...
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 21, 2026 | APRNs, Self-Care Strategies
After nearly 30 years in nursing, Deana Batross, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, has seen a big shift in how people talk about mental health. “When I first started, people didn’t talk about it at all,” she said. “Now people are recognizing, ‘I have anxiety and it’s a...
