Anonymous Nurse: Nurse Jesse, I heard that Ohio hospitals will now be licensed. What does this mean? Nurse Jesse: HB110, the newly passed Ohio budget bill, contains a new section that will require hospitals to …
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Ask Nurse Jesse: APRN Scope of Practice
Anonymous Nurse: How do I know if a certain procedure is within my scope as a Certified Nurse Practitioner? Nurse Jesse: Here is an excerpt from an OBN FAQ document (links …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Preceptor Requirements
Anonymous Nurse: What are the requirements for a staff nurse to be a preceptor? Nurse Jesse: The rules regarding faculty and preceptor requirements can be found here: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4723-5-10 Specifically: (5) …
Ask Nurse Jesse: RN Refresher Courses
Anonymous Nurse: Are there any clinical refresher course for RNs who want to get back to bedside practice? Nurse Jesse: Here is a list of RN refresher courses that the …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Retiring RN License
Anonymous Nurse: How do I retire my nursing license? Nurse Jesse: Per the Ohio Board of Nursing website: “If you no longer intend to practice or work as a nurse …
Ask Nurse Jesse: Returning to the Workforce
Anonymous Nurse: I graduated from nursing school many years ago. After several years as a practicing nurse, I then decided to stay home with my children. I have kept my …
Healthcare Worker Vaccines Are Critical but Must Be Negotiated
For Immediate Release August 4, 2021 Contact: Anne Ransone, ONA 614-975-0485 | aransone@ohnurses.org Columbus—ONA Economic & General Welfare Commission The COVID-19 vaccine is the most important tool we have …
Nurses Ratify Contract with UC Medical Center
CINCINNATI – The Registered Nurses Association (RNA) at UC Medical Center, a local unit of the Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), overwhelmingly ratified …
Nurses Reach Tentative Deal with UC Medical Center
Nurses Reach Tentative Deal with UC Medical Center CINCINNATI – The Registered Nurses Association (RNA) at UC Medical Center, a local unit of the Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) and …
Nurses to UC Medical Center: We Need Safe Staffing Now
For Immediate Release June 22, 2021 Contact: Anne Ransone, ONA 614-975-0485 | aransone@ohnurses.org Nurses’ Union Seeks Fair Agreement, Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges as Contract Nears Expiration CINCINNATI — …