Clinical Nurse Specialist: Everything You Need to Know

Clinical Nurse Specialist: Everything You Need to Know

Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are leaders in the field of nursing and play a pivotal role in health care. CNSs are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who have completed a graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in a speciality practice area, demonstrating...
Get to Know Your APRN

Get to Know Your APRN

An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has obtained at least a master’s degree in nursing. Within the category of APRNs are specialty areas that include nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, certified registered nurse anesthetists,...
How Does a Bill Become Law?

How Does a Bill Become Law?

How Does a Bill Become Law? As the new legislative session begins in the Ohio General Assembly, OAAPN is working to re-introduce a bill to expand access to vital health care services for Ohioans across the state by eliminating the requirement that APRNs sign a...
Meet Amazing APRN Sonya Wells

Meet Amazing APRN Sonya Wells

Sonya Wells, APRN-CNP, has served her community as both an advanced practice registered nurse, as well as an entrepreneur. Sonya has over 15 years of healthcare experience, worked in various nursing roles for the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and now...
Meet Amazing APRN Tracy Schwab

Meet Amazing APRN Tracy Schwab

  Tracy is a board-certified adult-gerontology acute care NP and joined OAAPN knowing that she wanted to help improve practice for all APRNs and be active in policy change. In addition to practicing in cardiac critical care for nine years, she has held positions...