Elections are Underway

You have the opportunity to vote for the positions of President-Elect and Treasurer.
Click here to view the candidate statements.
Click here to go directly to the ballot.
Polls close on December 14, 2012.

Chapter Goals

Ohio was the first state Chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, receiving our charter on October 14, 1993 at APNA's Annual Conference. The mission of the Ohio Chapter is the promote the professional development of psychiatric-mental health nurses through networking and education. As a chapter, Ohio is divided into five regions: Southwest, Columbus, Southeast, Northeast, and Northwest. It is a goal of the Chapter that each region will have its own networking and educational opportunities in addition to State-wide meetings.
 

Membership

Any APNA member who resides in Ohio is invited to become an active member of the Ohio Chapter. At present, there are no chapter dues.  If you are interested in joining or renewing your membership, please see the Membership tab on APNA’s home page for more information about the application process and dues.

Our member count in January 2012 was 307. Non-members are invited to attend programs but do not have voting privileges within the Chapter.
 

Member Bridge Network

Use Member Bridge to connect with your local community!  If you are not familiar with our members-only networking site, click here for an introductory presentation.


Events

September 28, 2012
Chapter Annual Conference
Just Culture: Implications for Psychiatric Nursing Practice
This 90-minute online presentation will offer insight into the principles of just culture and the utility of those principles for optimal psych nursing practice---medication administration, use of restraints, treatment adherence, diagnosis, and emerging interventions.
Click here to go to the conference page.