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 | Apr 22, 2021 | Amazing APRNs
Congratulations to Randee Masciola DNP APRN-CNP WHNP-BC, an OAAPN member since 2015, who was selected this year for entry into the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s (AANP) prestigious community of Fellows. Fellows are recognized NP leaders who have...
by oaapn | Apr 19, 2021 | News and Updates
2021 Nominations Are Open! OAAPN is presenting up to three leadership awards: An award for demonstrating Excellence in an APRN Role; an award for Advocacy for promoting the role of the APRN in Ohio; and an award for a Preceptor who exemplifies professionalism, service...
by oaapn | Apr 19, 2021 | Board Members
Following her graduation with her BSN from Wheeling Jesuit University in 2007, Summer Buckenmeyer, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, CNP began working for the Cleveland Clinic in the Heart Vascular Thoracic Institute where she has remained for her entire nursing career. Since then...
by oaapn | Apr 14, 2021 | APRNs, News and Updates
While none of us involved with OAAPN are surprised that Ohio APRNs have gone above and beyond the call of duty during the global pandemic, it is nice to see their tremendous efforts recognized. From all of us, thank you to Matthew, Jamie, Jennifer, and Rachel, and all...
by oaapn | Mar 24, 2021 | APRNs
In-person networking and continuing education for healthcare professionals in general, and specifically APRNs, is essential to enhancing and advancing their careers. Developing professional relationships, attending professional conferences, and participating in...
by oaapn | Mar 5, 2021 | General
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created National Nutrition Month to be recognized annually during the month of March. The goal of the campaign is to encourage people to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits that can be...
by oaapn | Mar 4, 2021 | News, News and Updates
OAAPN is excited to announce that effective March 7, 2021 the Home Health Emergency Rule will become permanent! Our reimbursement team has diligently and successfully worked with Ohio Medicaid to make this a permanent rule. Home health services will now be...
by oaapn | Mar 1, 2021 | APRNs
Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) include Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNP), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA). All of these APRNs practice in Ohio, yet have encountered many...
