by oaapn | Jan 13, 2022 | NPs, Nurse Practitioners
One of the many benefits of a career in nursing is the ability to advance within the profession. One way to do this is to obtain a Master’s degree in nursing and become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). One type of APRN is a nurse practitioner (NP), a...
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 | Apr 22, 2021 | Amazing APRNs
Congratulations to Randee Masciola DNP APRN-CNP WHNP-BC, an OAAPN member since 2015, who was selected this year for entry into the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s (AANP) prestigious community of Fellows. Fellows are recognized NP leaders who have...
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...
by oaapn | Feb 13, 2020 | Board Members
As the Director of Advance Practice Providers at Lake Health System in Mentor, Ohio, Michele Pirc holds a hybrid position as a clinician and administrator, overseeing the health system’s advanced practice providers (APPs), including both NPs and PAs. She holds...
