by oaapn | Feb 9, 2026 | News
As 2026 charges forward, we want to highlight key changes to Ohio law and the Ohio Board of Nursing rules that have directly impacted APRN practice over the past year (and a little beyond that). Psychiatric Inpatient Documents Effective September 20, 2024, Senate Bill...
by oaapn | Jan 28, 2026 | APRNs
Cervical cancer is a largely preventable form of cancer, yet women in rural and underserved communities continue to face barriers that delay or prevent lifesaving care. Heather Hissom, NP, has spent her career advocating for women’s health across Ohio, West...
by oaapn | Dec 11, 2025 | Amazing APRNs, Leadership
The OAAPN Advocate of the Year Award is bestowed upon an individual who supports and promotes the role of Advanced Practice Nurses. We are honored to present this year’s award to Joy Shoemaker, DNP, APRN-CNP. Dr. Shoemaker advances nursing and APRNs through...
by oaapn | Dec 1, 2025 | News
“Ohio continues to experience significant healthcare workforce shortages, particularly in primary care, behavioral health, and underserved regions. Graduate nursing education is central to preparing the advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who help meet...
by oaapn | Nov 19, 2025 | HB 508, Legislation
If you didn’t watch yesterday’s opponent testimony on HB 508… you need to. Not for my interpretation — but to hear, with your own ears, how a select group of organizations talked about APRNs in front of policymakers. Watch the pivots. Watch what gets exaggerated… and...
by oaapn | Nov 19, 2025 | HB 508, Legislation
“Ohio doesn’t have a physician shortage or an APRN shortage—we have an access shortage. HB 508 removes a paperwork barrier so patients get care faster, safely, and close to home.” — Eric Snyder, DNP, APRN-CNP, President, OAAPN Thank you to the House Medicaid Committee...
by oaapn | Nov 12, 2025 | NPs
November marks both National Nurse Practitioner Week and Diabetes Awareness Month – a fitting time to highlight the life-changing work NPs are doing across Ohio. We sat down with OAAPN Steubenville Chapter Leader, Natalie Holden, a Family Nurse Practitioner and...
by oaapn | Nov 11, 2025 | NPs
Updated for 2025 For nearly six decades, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have redefined what it means to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. Blending advanced clinical expertise with a holistic focus on disease prevention and health management, NPs bring a unique...
by oaapn | Nov 6, 2025 | Events, Statewide Conference
OAAPN’s 34th Annual Statewide Conference has officially come to a close. The three-day event brought together hundreds of Ohio’s advanced practice nurses for a weekend filled with education, networking, and of course, fun! This year’s conference welcomed 338...
by oaapn | Oct 23, 2025 | HB 508, Legislation, News
Reps. Baker & Gross sponsored testimony in the Medicaid Committee this week for House Bill 508! Removing the Standard Care Arrangement means lower costs, less red tape, and better access to care across Ohio. View snippets of their testimony below. Watch the full...
