by oaapn | Nov 20, 2023 | Membership
OAAPN is the organization we are today because of you and for that we could not be more grateful. Together, we have achieved milestones that were once just dreams. Your dedication has driven us forward, and your passion has helped us make a real impact. Whether...
by oaapn | Nov 6, 2023 | Education, NPs
Did you know that nurse practitioner ranks No. 1 on the U.S. News & World Report list of the best healthcare jobs? And with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expecting nurse practitioner positions to grow by an astounding 52% by 2030, the future of nurse...
by oaapn | Nov 3, 2023 | Statewide Conference
The 2023 OAAPN Statewide Conference was held October 26-28, at the Hyatt Regency and Convention Center in Downtown Columbus. Hundreds of APRNs attended the Statewide Conference, representing all four specialties from across Ohio. Attendees of the Conference had the...
by oaapn | Sep 28, 2023 | Education
Midwives – Strengthening Communities The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) created National Midwifery Week to celebrate and recognize midwives and midwife-led care. This year, Midwifery Week (#NWM2023) will be celebrated October 1-7, 2023, with the theme...
by oaapn | Sep 22, 2023 | APRNs, General
At OAAPN, we know that APRNs are extremely valuable to today’s healthcare system. The Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse Midwives among our members all hold critical roles in addressing...
by oaapn | Aug 30, 2023 | APRN License, APRNs, Education, Statewide Conference
RN Licensure Licensure is the state’s grant of legal authority to practice a profession within a designated scope of practice. Under the licensure system, states define, by statute, the tasks and function or scope of practice of a profession and define the work that...
by oaapn | Aug 17, 2023 | Statewide Conference
OAAPN’s 32nd Annual Statewide Conference will be held October 26-29, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency and Columbus Convention Center. In the heart of downtown Columbus and just steps from food, entertainment, and shopping, the Statewide Conference will have plenty of...
by oaapn | Aug 15, 2023 | Statewide Conference
The Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses’ Statewide Conference is back for 2023 and you are invited! Join us October 26-28 at the Hyatt Regency and Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus for three days of education, networking, advocacy, and...
by oaapn | Jul 20, 2023 | Leadership
At OAAPN, we already know that APRNs are extremely valuable to today’s healthcare system. The Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse Midwives among our members all hold critical roles in...
by oaapn | Jul 13, 2023 | Education
Continuing education is essential for Ohio advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to maintain skills and knowledge and to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in healthcare. APRNs who refrain from participating in continuing education risk disciplinary action and will be...
