by oaapn | Aug 9, 2016 | News and Updates, Uncategorized
Marsha Siegel began her nursing career in 1977 when she completed an associate degree in nursing at Floyd College, University of Georgia in Rome. She quickly became a leader industry as the Department Director for Perinatal Services at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater...
by oaapn | May 24, 2016 | infographic, Uncategorized
1. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE 1820–1910 Known as “The Lady with the Lamp,” Florence worked to reform the British military health system, sanitation, military health and hospital planning. 2 CLARA BARTON 1821–1912 Clara began nursing at the age of 11 and founded the...
by oaapn | Mar 14, 2016 | General, Uncategorized
Nursing has evolved and changed over time. It would not be what it is today without many influential, dedicated and hardworking nurses. We are excited to share several nurses that have impacted our profession for centuries, some you may know and some you may not. Each...
by oaapn | Dec 8, 2015 | General, infographic, Membership, Uncategorized
In order to assure that Ohioans have access to cost effective, high quality care provided by Advanced Practice Nurses, the mission of this Association is to: Promote Advanced Practice Nursing Support Professional Development Participate in the Implementation and...
by oaapn | Sep 8, 2015 | General, Uncategorized
As a nationally recognized expert, opinion leader, speaker, writer and consultant, Susan Wysocki’s name is well known in the field of women’s health. A leader with a great deal of influence, Susan Wysocki has carved out her own spot in the history of advanced practice...
by oaapn | Aug 4, 2015 | Education, Uncategorized
There are few nurse practitioners today that do not recognize the name Fitzgerald. It has become synonymous with their education. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) has helped more than 75,000 nurse practitioners prepare for and obtain certification, while...
by oaapn | Jul 7, 2015 | General, Uncategorized
Summertime is a great time to get outside and be active. However, ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause skin cancer, as well as wrinkles and blotchy skin. Often times, we become so busy taking advantage of the sun that we forget to protect our largest...
by oaapn | May 12, 2015 | General, Uncategorized
Often called “the founder of nursing”, Florence Nightingale was born to a wealthy family in Italy, 1820. At the age of 24, she felt a calling to care for the sick and the poor. While many know she had an impact on nursing, many may not know how significant that impact...
by oaapn | May 10, 2015 | Education
by oaapn | Jan 28, 2015 | Education
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 28, 2015) – A RAND Health study released today found that removing restrictive scope-of-practice (SOP) laws among Ohio’s Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) could lead to increased access to health care and approximately 70,000 fewer...
