by oaapn | Feb 17, 2025 | Amazing APRNs, APRNs
Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Davis has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to student success, professional excellence, and the nursing community. She has inspired others to mirror her approach to mentoring and teaching through the creation of an inclusive...
by oaapn | Feb 17, 2025 | Leadership, News
“As we begin 2025, I am honored and excited to serve as President of the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN). My journey with this organization has been one of advocacy and commitment — first as a Chapter Leader in rural Ohio to Regional...
by oaapn | Feb 10, 2025 | Legislation, SB196
The Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN) is pleased to share that Senate Bill 196, otherwise known as Global Signature Authority, was passed by the Ohio legislature and subsequently signed by Governor DeWine in December 2024. While its work began in...
by oaapn | Feb 7, 2025 | General, Statewide Conference
OAAPN is seeking speakers and sponsors for the 2025 Statewide Conference in Columbus, OH, taking place October 23-25, 2025 at Hyatt Regency and Greater Columbus Convention Center. Speakers Continuing Education (CE) eligible content for conference attendees Based on...
by oaapn | Feb 4, 2025 | Amazing APRNs
Kellie is both a board-certified registered nurse anesthetist and board-certified nurse practitioner. In addition to being the owner of an APRN-led business, she has held several positions within the Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists and has worked...
by oaapn | Jan 29, 2025 | Board Members, Leadership, News
Congratulations and welcome to recently elected board member, Deshay Scandrick, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, RDH! Deshay is new to the OAAPN Board and we look forward to working with her in the year ahead. Having been a nurse practitioner for the past 16 years, Deshay has worked...
by oaapn | Jan 8, 2025 | SB196
Senate Bill 196, otherwise known as Global Signature, was passed in December 2024. The legislation was a collaborative effort between the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN) and the Ohio State Medical Association to empower Advanced Practice...
by oaapn | Dec 30, 2024 | CNMs, News
OAAPN recently worked with Ohio Medicaid to successfully add Certified Nurse Midwives to Medicaid’s Comprehensive Primary Care Program! According to Ohio Medicaid, “The CPC program is a team-based care delivery model that comprehensively manages a patient’s health...
by oaapn | Dec 12, 2024 | Education, News
OAAPN is excited to announce our latest resource for the members we are so very thankful for this holiday season, the new OAAPN online learning platform! All sessions will be available via your OAAPN member login. Say goodbye to the hassle of remembering an additional...
by oaapn | Dec 5, 2024 | Amazing APRNs, Leadership
Diann has been an RN for 41 years and an APRN for 20. She is a past president of OAAPN and played an instrumental role in the passage of HB 216, which expanded Schedule II prescribing privileges for APRNs. Diann worked tirelessly in her presidential role, conducting...
