by oaapn | Sep 23, 2024 | Amazing APRNs, APRNs, Membership
Recently, OAAPN member Angela Occidental, DNP, APRN-CNP, FNP-C, was featured in Ohio State University’s Transformation Magazine. The article highlights the positive impact Angela is making in rural Ohio where many challenges exist in maintaining healthy...
by oaapn | Sep 10, 2024 | APRNs, Membership
It has become increasingly common for advanced practice registered nurses (“APRNs”) to obtain a doctorate in nursing practice (“DNP”), rather than only a master’s degree. In Ohio, registered nurses (“RNs”) seeking licensure as...
by oaapn | Jul 13, 2022 | General
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 | Jun 9, 2022 | Leadership, Preceptor
Preceptors are vital for the clinical education of APRN students, allowing them to gain experience and confidence as they prepare to become a practicing APRN. We recently sat down with OAAPN President, Kelly Shank, APRN-CNP, to discuss her passion for precepting, why...
by oaapn | Jan 26, 2022 | NPs
Nursing is a constantly evolving, ever-changing field of practice and that is likely at least part of what drew you to the profession in the first place. It is not surprising then that at some point in your career, you may want to advance your career and consider...
