by oaapn | Aug 18, 2021 | APRNs
What an unusual year this has been, both professionally and personally. As a nurse practitioner with almost 25 years of experience, I have never met with a more difficult time in my career. From the fear of spreading COVID-19 to my elderly patients or bringing...
by oaapn | May 18, 2021 | Leadership
The Southeast Regional Director for OAAPN, Elisha Clark, APRN, FNP-C, earned her Master’s of Science Nursing/FNP from Ohio University where she has served as Adjunct Faculty since 2013. Focusing on family practice, with a specialization in wound care, Elisha works for...
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 | 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 | Sep 9, 2020 | APRNs
An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has obtained at least a master’s degree in nursing, and provides and coordinates patient care in primary or specialty healthcare. Within the category of APRNs are specialty areas that include nurse...
