On April 24, 2024, the second testimony for Senate Bill 196: Global Signature Authority took place in the Senate Health Committee. SB 196, if passed into law, will allow APRNs throughout the state of Ohio to sign important patient documents that are within the APRN’s scope of practice. We appreciate AARP‘s support for Ohio APRNs and the recognition that APRNs are highly capable healthcare professionals. We would also like to thank Summer Davis, Co-Chair for OAAPN’s Government Relations Committee, for advocating for Ohio APRNs. Through your OAAPN membership, OAAPN is able to advocate for Ohio A ..read more

OAAPN would like to congratulate OAAPN member Evelyn Duffy, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP, on her re-election as the AANP Ohio state liaison. Dr. Duffy is currently a professor in the Florence Cellar Chair of Gerontological Nursing as well as the Associate Director of the University Center on Aging and Health. She also practices in Internal Medicine Ambulatory Care at University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center. She is an AANP Fellow and is active in GAPNA and OAAPN. OAAPN looks forward to working with her on issues affecting Ohio APRNs. The post Evelyn Duffy Elected AANP Ohio State Liaison appear ..read more

Save the Date for OAAPN’s 33rd Annual Statewide Conference, October 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency and Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus. For 2024, we are pleased to offer new pre-conference workshops covering topics such as Human Trafficking, ADHD and Autism Evaluation, Leadership, and Inpatient Procedures. These will join returning favorites such as Coding, EKG, Minor Office Procedures, and Joint Injections. Bookended by general sessions on pharmaceutical, legal, and legislative updates, our breakout sessions are part of a growing list of engaging topics delivering over 18 ..read more

Congratulations to Mandi Cafasso, DNP, APRN-CNP on her appointment as OAAPN Government Relations Co-Director! Mandi joined the OAAPN board in 2019 as the Southwest Region Co-Director. Since that time, she has been an active member of the Membership, Communications, Scholarship, Education, Statewide, and Government Relations committees. Mandi has also served as the Chair of the OAAPN Key Person Program for the past five years where she has been instrumental in its success and in leading our Key Program members in aiding legislative efforts. In addition to having over 15 years of clinical ..read more

SB 196, Global Signature Authority, was introduced on the Ohio Senate Floor by Senator Roegner on February 28, 2024. The primary goal of SB 196 is to remove outdated policy that prevents APRNs in the state of Ohio from completing and signing paperwork for their patients that is within the APRN’s scope of practice.   https://oaapn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oaapn-sb196-compressed.mp4   OAAPN has been working tirelessly to advocate for Ohio APRNs. Senator Roegner recognized the vital role that OAAPN and board members Eric Snyder and Summer Davis had in the creation of SB 196 dur ..read more

Registration is now open for OAAPN‘s Northwest Region Conference being held Friday, March 8, 2024, at Bowling Green State University. Come earn up to 7.5 CEs while enjoying a day of networking and camaraderie with your APRN peers. New this year, we will be offering a virtual, live-stream option. While the benefits of in-person attendance are abundant, we recognize the demanding schedules of those in our healthcare community. If you are unable to attend in person to enjoy our always popular sundae bar, exhibitor visits, and time with colleagues, we don’t want you to also miss out on the ..read more

Congratulations and welcome to these 2024 elected board members who are new to the OAAPN Board! We look forward to working with each of them in the year ahead and know that with their knowledge, experience, and commitment, OAAPN will successfully continue our mission to promote advanced practice nursing through practice, education, advocacy, and leadership.    Education Director — Michael Sabo, DNP, APRN-CNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN Mike is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner on the MICU service and Rapid Response Team at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. He attended Case Western Reserve U ..read more

Get ready to celebrate National CRNA Week from January 21-27, 2024. This annual event is dedicated to recognizing the transformative contributions of over 61,000 practicing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in the United States. From impactful collaborations in healthcare policy to saving lives and pushing the boundaries of patient care, National CRNA Week invites the healthcare community and the public to reflect on the exceptional work and expertise of CRNAs and residents. Originally established in 2000 as National Nurse Anesthetist Week, the event underwent a name change in 2 ..read more

As we reflect on the past year for our industry, we look at the most accessed articles from 2023.   4 Bills to Remove Nurse Practitioner Restrictions Gain Government Support Nurse.org From: March 9Several bills have recently been introduced on a state and federal level that would expand the authority of nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses if passed into law.   Banning Access to Reproductive Health Care Would Intensify Poverty for Ohio Women Ohio Capital Journal From: November 2 On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, Ohioans will vote on the Reproductive Free ..read more

A new year is upon us. As I step into the role of President for the Ohio Association of Advanced Practices Nurses, I’m honored and humbled for the opportunity to partner with our Board of Directors and Ohio APRNs to move the needle on increasing healthcare access and ensure continued quality outcomes for the Ohioans that entrust their care to us. As you know, APRNs are an essential part of the patient care team.  Because you serve such an important role, I am excited to share with you that OAAPN has big things planned to support you in 2024.   As you may have heard, Senator Kristina ..read more