National Midwifery Week 2024

National Midwifery Week 2024

National Midwifery Week, created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), honors midwives and midwife-led care. This year’s theme is “Looking to the Future,” which highlights the essential role midwives play in shaping the future of...
Introducing Board Member, Michelle Zamudio

Introducing Board Member, Michelle Zamudio

Michelle Zamudio is joining the OAAPN Board as the Director of Professional Relations and also is a member of the Reimbursement Committee.  A CNM, Michelle is an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and a Midwife at Christ Hospital....
What Are the Different Types of Advanced Practice Nurses?

What Are the Different Types of Advanced Practice Nurses?

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...
Certified Nurse Midwife: Everything You Need to Know

Certified Nurse Midwife: Everything You Need to Know

Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are valued and trusted healthcare providers who provide women with a low-tech, high-touch alternative to traditional gynecologic and obstetrical care. CNMs are advanced practice registered nurses who possess a graduate-level degree in...
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,...