by oaapn | May 6, 2021 | General
Nursing has evolved and changed over time. It would not be what it is today without many influential, dedicated and hardworking nurses. There are a number of influential nurses who have impacted our profession for centuries, some you may know and some you may not....
by oaapn | May 5, 2020 | APRNs
The Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses is celebrating National Nurses Week and our amazing APRNs, and taking a moment to acknowledge the collective impact of our profession now more than ever. National Nurses Week was established by the American...
by oaapn | May 2, 2019 | News and Updates
National Nurses Week was established by the American Nurses Association in 1993, to celebrate and elevate the nursing profession. Each year, it is celebrated from May 6 through May 12, ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is considered to be the founder...
by oaapn | May 4, 2017 | News and Updates
It is that time of year again – National Nurses Week. Every year, National Nurses Week is celebrated from May 6 to May 12, ending on Florence Nightingale’s birthday. This year, the American Nurses Association has designated the theme of “Nursing: the Balance of Mind,...
by oaapn | Apr 13, 2017 | News and Updates
From the beginning of most of our careers, we have been trained to be advocates. In fact the American Nursing Association includes advocacy in the definition of nursing. Florence Nightingale led the early advocacy movements in the nursing profession. She believed that...
