by oaapn | Apr 3, 2026 | Amazing APRNs, APRNs, Leadership
Mandi’s dedication to advancing the field of nursing and shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders is nothing short of inspiring. Since 2017, Mandi has made a remarkable impact as a faculty member in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the...
by oaapn | Mar 17, 2026 | HB 508, Legislation
On behalf of Ohio’s advanced practice registered nurses, we submit this rebuttal to the Ohio State Medical Association’s coalition letter opposing House Bill 508. It should be noted that the organizations listed on the opposing letter as coalition members are...
by oaapn | Mar 17, 2026 | Amazing APRNs
Stacy McCoy, APRN‑CNP, has spent her career as a dedicated primary care provider promoting health and wellness. Since becoming a registered nurse in 2009, Stacy has built a career centered around compassion, connection, and a deep commitment to patient care and...
by oaapn | Mar 10, 2026 | HB 508, Legislation
The Ohio House Medicaid Committee could vote on HB 508 in the coming weeks, and legislators need to hear from you. 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...
by oaapn | Mar 9, 2026 | Legislation
As you may know, on Jan. 29, the Department of Education released a proposed rule defining “professional students” for the purposes of federal student loan limits. Although APRNs meet the criteria for professional degree programs, they were not included in...
by oaapn | Mar 4, 2026 | Amazing APRNs
Congratulations to AANP Ohio Award Winner, Janine Galeski, DNP, MA, APRN, FNP‑BC, ACHPN‑BC! OAAPN is proud to celebrate Janine Galeski as this year’s AANP Ohio Award Winner, a recognition she describes as energizing, meaningful, and deeply connected to the purpose...
by oaapn | Feb 11, 2026 | APRNs
Tamara Torres, APRN. CNP, has spent her career focusing on some of the most complex and life-changing aspects of cardiac care. Since 2013, she has worked at the Cleveland Clinic, starting her career as a bedside nurse and spending the past eight years as a nurse...
by oaapn | Feb 9, 2026 | News
As 2026 charges forward, we want to highlight key changes to Ohio law and the Ohio Board of Nursing rules that have directly impacted APRN practice over the past year (and a little beyond that). Psychiatric Inpatient Documents Effective September 20, 2024, Senate Bill...
by oaapn | Jan 28, 2026 | APRNs
Cervical cancer is a largely preventable form of cancer, yet women in rural and underserved communities continue to face barriers that delay or prevent lifesaving care. Heather Hissom, NP, has spent her career advocating for women’s health across Ohio, West...
by oaapn | Dec 11, 2025 | Amazing APRNs, Leadership
The OAAPN Advocate of the Year Award is bestowed upon an individual who supports and promotes the role of Advanced Practice Nurses. We are honored to present this year’s award to Joy Shoemaker, DNP, APRN-CNP. Dr. Shoemaker advances nursing and APRNs through...
