by oaapn | Sep 23, 2025 | HB 449, Legislation, SB 258
Last week, OAAPN celebrated the introduction of Senate Bill 258 — The Better Access to Healthcare Act. This week, we are thrilled to share even bigger news: House Bill 449, identical legislation, has been introduced by Representatives McClain and Barhorst. That means...
by oaapn | Sep 23, 2025 | HB 449, Legislation, SB 258
On September 9, 2025, Ohio Senators George Lang and Mark Romanchuk introduced Senate Bill 258 — The Better Access to Healthcare Act, a historic step toward removing the outdated Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). And now,...
by oaapn | Sep 11, 2025 | Legislation, News, SB 258
On Wednesday, September 9, 2025, Senators George Lang and Mark Romanchuk introduced Senate Bill 258 — the Better Access to Healthcare Act. This is the legislation we’ve been waiting for — the bill that would finally remove the Standard Care Arrangement in Ohio. This...
by oaapn | Aug 25, 2025 | Legislation
View Fullscreen Ohio Revised Code Section 4723.36 Determination of death by certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Effective: March 20, 2025 Legislation: Senate Bill 196 – 135th General Assembly (A) A certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse...
by oaapn | Aug 13, 2025 | APRN License
OHIO RENEWAL RN & APRN Licenses RENEWAL STARTS JULY 1 Confirm that your contact information, email, and mailing address are up to date. https://elicense.ohio.gov Regular Fee July 1 – September 15 Late Fee September 16 – October 31 RN CONTINUING...
by oaapn | Jul 24, 2025 | Board Members
Join the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses Board of Directors and have a greater voice for Ohio APRNs! 2025 applications are now being accepted for: Reimbursement Director (three-year term) Southwest Region Co-Director (three-year term) Central Region...
by oaapn | Jul 24, 2025 | Events, News
Last month, OAAPN members Marie Grosh DNP, APRN-CNP, LNHA and Evelyn Duffy, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP attended the annual American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) conference in San Diego. AANP, who represents the interests of over 431,000 APRNs in America, is...
by oaapn | Jul 14, 2025 | Leadership
Do you know an outstanding APRN? We are now accepting nominations for OAAPN’s Leadership Awards. Recipients will be announced during OAAPNs Statewide Conference this October. Below is a brief description of each award. Click here for more detailed criteria....
by oaapn | Jun 16, 2025 | Statewide Conference
Save the Date for OAAPN’s 34th Annual Statewide Conference, October 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency and Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) in downtown Columbus. For 2025, we are excited to welcome keynote speaker and AANP President-Elect, Dr. Valerie Fuller,...
by oaapn | Jun 10, 2025 | Education, Leadership, News
OAAPN is thrilled to announce the formation of a speakers bureau aimed at revolutionizing Continuing Education for APRNs! Are you an OAAPN member eager to share your expertise and contribute to advancing APRN best practices? Join us in shaping the future of CE...
