by oaapn | May 30, 2025 | News, News and Updates
The Ohio Board of Nursing recently released a statement surrounding Retail IV therapy clinics. The regulatory statement is attached and provides Ohio laws surrounding standards of care in this area. “As with the rest of the country, the number of retail IV...
by oaapn | May 27, 2025 | APRNs
We need your input to help OAAPN better advocate for APRNs and identify barriers to APRN practice. OAAPN is committed to the advancement of the APRN profession and better access to care for all Ohioans and you can help! We would like to hear from you concerning...
by oaapn | May 27, 2025 | Education, General
Did you know there are two ways you can help support OAAPN advocacy efforts? You can contribute to the OAAPN Political Action Committee fund or the OAAPN General Advocacy Fund. The OAAPN PAC is a source of funds that OAAPN uses to contribute to state legislators...
by oaapn | May 14, 2025 | APRNs, Leadership, Membership
OAAPN’s “Key Person Program” (KPP) aims to assign an APRN to each House and Senate district in Ohio with a goal for that person to form a relationship with their legislator. This relationship would start by requesting a meeting with your legislator to introduce...
by oaapn | Apr 9, 2025 | Leadership
Passionate about advancing APRN practice in Ohio? Want to make a real impact? Now’s your chance! OAAPN is powered by dedicated members like you who bring ideas, expertise, and energy to the table. By joining a committee, you will be at the forefront of advocacy,...
by oaapn | Mar 28, 2025 | Legislation, News, News and Updates
Exciting News! 📣 The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act has been reintroduced — a crucial step forward in expanding access to high-quality, affordable healthcare nationwide. This bipartisan legislation empowers APRNs to practice to the full scope of their...
by oaapn | Mar 10, 2025 | Amazing APRNs
Lindora Hubel works for Primary One in Circleville, Ohio. She is a primary care family nurse practitioner with a practice specialty of Diabetes and Weight Management and serves a diverse population that reaches out to include Spanish, French, Somalian, and Amish...
by oaapn | Feb 17, 2025 | Amazing APRNs, APRNs
Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Davis has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to student success, professional excellence, and the nursing community. She has inspired others to mirror her approach to mentoring and teaching through the creation of an inclusive...
by oaapn | Feb 17, 2025 | Leadership, News
“As we begin 2025, I am honored and excited to serve as President of the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN). My journey with this organization has been one of advocacy and commitment — first as a Chapter Leader in rural Ohio to Regional...
by oaapn | Feb 10, 2025 | Legislation, SB196
The Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN) is pleased to share that Senate Bill 196, otherwise known as Global Signature Authority, was passed by the Ohio legislature and subsequently signed by Governor DeWine in December 2024. While its work began in...
