by oaapn | May 24, 2023 | Leadership
Andrea Scarcipino, APRN-CNP, Lead APP, PM&R/Pain & Healing, started her career as a Registered Nurse with her ADN degree. As a single mom with two kids, she felt that route made the most sense to her. Once she began working as an RN in the MICU, she went back...
by oaapn | May 11, 2023 | General
You’ve heard the old saying: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” When it comes to your career as an advanced practice nurse, your reputation is everything. Who you know–and, in turn, what people know about you–can define the types of opportunities that come...
by oaapn | May 1, 2023 | Education
Born to a wealthy family in 1820, Florence Nightingale chose to go into nursing during a time when nursing was not considered a well-respected career. However, Florence Nightingale paved the path as a caring nurse and leader in her field, leaving a significant impact...
by oaapn | Apr 18, 2023 | Education
A career as an advanced practice registered nurse offers many rich rewards but also has the potential to cause significant symptoms of stress. As one of the most stressful professions, healthcare finds its professionals in the top ranks of those likely to...
by oaapn | Mar 31, 2023 | Education
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the State Medical Board of Ohio released its final telehealth rules to implement Ohio’s telehealth statute (O.R.C. 4743.09) for physicians, physician assistants, dieticians, respiratory care professionals, and genetic counselors....
by oaapn | Mar 31, 2023 | Amazing APRNs
On March 13, 2023, OAAPN BOD Member and APRN, Elisha Clark, added yet another amazing accomplishment to her long list of achievements with the grand opening of Clark Family Practice in Byesville, Ohio. Having practiced as an NP for over 12 years, Elisha currently...
by oaapn | Mar 9, 2023 | Amazing APRNs
In this issue, we are excited to shed a spotlight on amazing APRN Kathleen Reinemeyer, APRN-CNP! Katie is currently the Clinical Education Leader for Kroger Health’s Little Clinics. Through these challenging past few years, she has led with compassion and dedication...
by oaapn | Mar 9, 2023 | APRN License
Save the Date for OAAPN’s Statewide Conference returning to downtown Columbus, October 26 to 28, 2023. Continuing education hours will be available covering a wide variety of topics including category A law and pharmacology with pre-conference providing 8 hours of CE...
by oaapn | Mar 1, 2023 | General
OAAPN is the only state organization representing all of Ohio’s APRNs. We are committed to changing Ohio law to remove APRN practice barriers in our state so we can provide the best possible healthcare to all Ohioans. We hope that you will join us next year for...
by oaapn | Jan 25, 2023 | Leadership
Ann Frahn Throughout her 45-year career, Ann Frahn MS, APRN-CNS, RNC-MNN, EFM served in a variety of roles, including management, JCAHO, state and federal accreditation and compliance, facilitation of performance improvement teams, as well as a wide range of...