by oaapn | May 6, 2021 | General
Nursing has evolved and changed over time. It would not be what it is today without many influential, dedicated and hardworking nurses. There are a number of influential nurses who have impacted our profession for centuries, some you may know and some you may not....
by oaapn | May 4, 2021 | APRNs, Education
A widespread shortage of physicians is placing pressure on the nursing profession to fill the gap. The result is that the demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), is expected to grow at a high rate. In addition, new knowledge in medical care requires...
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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 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...
by oaapn | Feb 25, 2021 | Amazing APRNs
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jamie Elenz through her work at the Columbiana County Health Department for over 15 years with collaboration on our first Vaccine for Children Program. She has not only worked in public health at the Columbiana County Health...
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...
