by oaapn | Jul 16, 2024 | Leadership, News and Updates
“Following our recent celebration of Nurses Week, I found myself reflecting on how far we have come as a profession as well as all the many best practices nurses have developed that enable safe, quality patient care around the globe. From handwashing to...
by oaapn | Jul 15, 2024 | General, Legislation, News and Updates
Over the past year, GRC has been busy working with lobbyists, stakeholders, and legislators. Our largest accomplishments have been: The introduction of SB 196: Global Signature Authority, sponsored by Senator Roegner. We have participated in and followed extensive...
by oaapn | Jul 14, 2024 | APRNs, General, Membership, News and Updates
2023 Accomplishments: Provided billing and coding education at the statewide conference Provided member updates on billing and coding, including new E/M rules for 2024 and split-shared billing. Worked with the Ohio Department of Health to improve communication with...
by oaapn | Jul 8, 2024 | Statewide Conference
Save the Date for OAAPN’s 33rd Annual Statewide Conference, October 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency and Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus. With this year’s event comes a fresh slate of pharmaceutical updates to round out our Saturday...
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 | Jun 28, 2024 | General
Beyond membership, attending chapter meetings and the Statewide Conference, and volunteering, there are three key financial ways to support OAAPN. Let’s explore these major ways to contribute to our mission. Donate Directly to OAAPN’s PAC OAAPN’s Political Action...
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,...
by oaapn | May 17, 2024 | Education, SB196
Global signature authority refers to state laws that authorize advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to sign or otherwise complete forms related to patient care within their scope of practice. As part of routine practice, APRNs sign forms that document and...
by oaapn | May 6, 2024 | Philanthropy
The Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses is committed to the health and welfare of all Ohioans. OAAPN will continue to shed light on social issues in our state and support our communities. Home is the Foundation (H.I.T. Foundation) is a not-for-profit...
by oaapn | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Applications for the APRN Advisory Committee at the Ohio State Board of Nursing are now being accepted. OAAPN members interested in being considered by OAAPN for nomination to the APRN Advisory Committee for one of the three positions listed below will need to...