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Our organization appears to be humming along with initiatives on several fronts to support the work of Ohio’s APNs. Despite the present perceived orderly environment within the organization there is clearly turbulence in the outside world. There is a 5 year- old war, a presidential election, a weakening economy, and warnings about a dwindling supply of primary health care providers, all of which have the potential to influence the health of the nation.
There has also recently been attention in the media to the role of APNs in health care in this country and how we may be a significant part of the proposed solutions. It could be our 5 minutes of fame or the beginning of a meaningful dialogue on how health care delivery in the Ohio and the US could change. I hope we have the foresight to seize the moment to engage in delivering incisive, accurate self-promotion to both those we serve and with whom we serve. We have solid research data and a 40 year track record of what we can do for our clients. We need to keep talking to legislators, the media, our patients, non-nurse colleagues, and friends about our passion for access to care, quality, and health promotion. So please announce to everyone and anyone that you are an APN and mighty proud of it. Happy spring to you!
Sincerely,
Pat Galon
President OAAPN
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