by oaapn | Mar 22, 2021 | Legislation, News
The mission of OAAPN is to ensure that Ohioans have access to the cost-effective, high-quality care provided by Advanced Practice Nurses, and one of the ways we do this is by promoting the practice of Advanced Practice Nursing and participating in the monitoring and...
by oaapn | Feb 25, 2021 | Membership, News and Updates
New Member Benefits: OAAPN Group Health Plan Resource! The Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN) has partnered with Association Benefit Planners (ABP) as a resource to assist in finding affordable plans and benefits for your group. ABP...
by oaapn | Feb 25, 2021 | Membership
Healthcare associations represent a collection of professionals who work towards the common goal of promoting and improving the medical profession with which they are associated. These organizations champion their members by providing resources, information, and...
by oaapn | Jun 9, 2021 | NPs
NP Fast Facts Nurse Practitioners have been providing primary, acute and specialty health care to patients of all ages and walks of life for nearly half a century. NPs assess patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, make diagnoses and initiate and manage...
by oaapn | Jun 7, 2021 | NPs
Clinicians who blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provide a comprehensive perspective to health care. NPs practice in many different...
by oaapn | May 19, 2021 | APRNs
The voice of more than 17,000 APRNs in Ohio, the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN) membership includes Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse-Midwives. Membership in OAAPN...
by oaapn | May 18, 2021 | Board Members
The Southeast Regional Director for OAAPN, Elisha Clark, APRN, FNP-C, earned her Master’s of Science Nursing/FNP from Ohio University where she has served as Adjunct Faculty since 2013. Focusing on family practice, with a specialization in wound care, Elisha works for...
by oaapn | May 13, 2021 | News
Governor DeWine also announced that he has asked the Ohio Department of Health to remove most pandemic health orders on June 2nd. The timeline will allow any Ohioan who has not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine to obtain one to protect themselves and others before the...
by oaapn | May 11, 2021 | News and Updates
To promote the professional development of APRNs, each year OAAPN awards up to three $1,500 scholarships for students in an approved entry level program leading to APRN licensure as well as one $2,000 DNP scholarship. These awards are presented during the Annual...
by oaapn | May 6, 2021 | General
Nursing has evolved and changed over time. It would not be what it is today without many influential, dedicated and hardworking nurses. There are a number of influential nurses who have impacted our profession for centuries, some you may know and some you may not....
by oaapn | May 4, 2021 | APRNs, Education
A widespread shortage of physicians is placing pressure on the nursing profession to fill the gap. The result is that the demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), is expected to grow at a high rate. In addition, new knowledge in medical care requires...
by oaapn | Apr 27, 2021 | General
The Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses is celebrating National Nurses Week and our amazing APRNs! This year more than ever, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the collective impact of our profession and the incredible way each of you stepped forward to...
by oaapn | Apr 26, 2021 | News
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Following the recommendation from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization (ACIP) today that the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine resume in the U.S., Governor Mike DeWine has released the following statement: “Our country’s vaccine safety...
