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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today, ONA joins in celebrating #Juneteenth. The fight for workers' rights has always been inextricably linked to the fight for civil rights. We are #StrongerTogether

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

ONA president Rick Lucas helps close out #NationalNursesWeek by reminding us that "appreciation cannot just be a thank you. It has to be action: safe staffing, real investment, respect for our profession & a commitment to keeping human care at the center of healthcare." aftvoices.org/appreciation...

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Appreciation means safety, respect and humanity

By Rick Lucas

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare. That's why this week -- Nurses Week -- and every week, ONA is fighting for the conditions and resources nurses need to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. #NationalNursesWeek #safestaffingsaveslives

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Nurses deserve safe staffing levels and better working conditions. Proud to see @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social sharing their stories and fighting for legislative solutions that would benefit nurses and patients throughout Ohio. www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...

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How Ohio laws would improve working conditions for nurses

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Nurses are facing a crisis with staffing shortages disrupting healthcare nationwide, but the union representing nurses in Ohio prefers to describe this problem not as …

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Safe nurses mean: ✅Enforceable safe staffing standards ✅Protections against workplace violence ✅Respect for clinical judgment ✅Systems that prevent moral injury #NationalNursesWeek #safestaffingsaveslives

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Nurses Week is a time to honor the expertise, leadership, and relentless advocacy nurses bring to the bedside and beyond. But appreciation without action is not enough.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🎉 Happy Nurses Week!!! 🎉 💲 Kick off Nurses Week by treating yourself to some deals. You deserve it! 💞

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

May 1st is International Labor Day. Today, don't just celebrate worker power, make a plan to use it. Because worker power is how we come together. And civic action is how we turn that power into real change. #MayDay2026

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

ONA is proud to endorse @amyactonoh.bsky.social for Ohio governor! Read our full statement here, ohnurses.org/wp-content/u...

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Coshocton Registered Nurses Association leaders are negotiating for safe staffing, workplace safety, and fair compensation! #betterinaunion #safestaffingsaveslives #codered

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

RNs: please plan to complete your CE by June 30, 2027 before renewing your license. Again, thank you for speaking up and demanding better from the Board! We are stronger together. ✊

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

While the Board acknowledges that the rule is already in effect, it is choosing to not apply the new rule to LPNs until 2028, meaning that LPNs can continue earning CE through October 31 when renewing their licenses this year.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Thanks to your efforts and the public pressure we all applied, the Board has finally added information to its website about the change. (linked in post above)

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE ON CE TIMELINE CHANGES 🚨 nursing.ohio.gov/podcast-and-... Thank you to the hundreds of nurses who reached out to the Board of Nursing to ask about their recent changes to the CE timeframes!

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Changes to the Definition of "Reporting Period" for Continuing Education (CE)

Changes to Chapter 4723 14 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC)

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The Ohio Board of Nursing changed the timelines during which licensed nurses can earn CE hours. ONA sent a letter to the Board today, demanding they notify all licensed nurses and ensure no nurses are penalized for the Board's lack of communication. Ohio's nurses deserve better.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We asked the Ohio Board of Nursing whether these date changes apply retroactively. The answer was no.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Important transition year information: For LPNs renewing in 2026: Only CE earned between November 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026 may be used for this renewal. For RNs renewing in 2027: Only CE earned between November 1, 2025 and June 30, 2027 may be used for renewal.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

New CE earning periods for renewal eligibility: LPNs: July 1 of even-numbered years through June 30 of the next even-numbered year. RNs: July 1 of odd-numbered years through June 30 of the next odd-numbered year.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

What this means for renewals: LPNs: You must complete all required CE by June 30, 2026 to renew this year. RNs: You must complete all required CE by June 30, 2027 to renew next year.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Effective March 26, 2026 The Ohio Board of Nursing has updated the timeframes in which continuing education (CE) may be earned for nurse license renewal. These changes are outlined in OAC 4723-14-01, referred to as "Reporting Period."

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

‼️IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CE REQUIREMENTS ‼️

A graphic containing details about changes to Ohio nurses' CE reporting requirements. All information in this graphic can be found in the replies to this original post.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

ONA demands OSU do better. Because nurses deserve so much better.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Nurses Week recognizes the profound impact nurses have on patient care, the healthcare system & communities. @osuwexmed.bsky.social is "celebrating" Nurses Week by talking to highly trained lifesaving professionals like they're kindergarteners. It's condescending, belittling, and disrespectful.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨 Ohio nurses and health professionals: Please join us on Thursday, April 30 for our 2026 ONA Lobby Day at the Ohio Statehouse! Registration to particpate in Lobby Day is open through Thursday, April 23: ohnurses.org/.../ona-lobb... Join us, and Reclaim the Power! ✊

Flyer for ONA's 2026 Lobby Day, April 30 at the Ohio Statehouse

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

ONA members showed up & showed out @aft.org Nurses & Health Professionals' 2026 Professional Issues Conference! Together, we mobilize. ✊ Together, we protect our patients and communities. ✋🤚 Together, we build trust. 🤝 Together, we strengthen solidarity. 🙌 Together, we care. 🩺 Together, we win. 🎉

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Register here to join us for ONA Lobby Day 2026: ohnurses.org/event/ona-lo... Registration closes TOMORROW, Friday, April 16, so please sign up today!

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ONA Lobby Day 2026: Reclaim the Power! | ONA

Agenda: 2026 ONA Lobby Day: Reclaim the Power!

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

💬 Your voice matters. 🏛️ Your presence makes an impact. 📅 Join us April 30 and help shape healthcare policy in Ohio.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

This is your chance to have real conversations about the issues that impact your patients, your profession, and your future. We’ll make sure you’re prepared, confident, and supported every step of the way—whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned advocate.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

✅ And if you like, Coverage for GLP-1 medications for public employees, helping address chronic conditions like obesity and improve long-term health outcomes www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

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Ohio is foolish not to cover cost of obesity drugs like Ozempic | Opinion

Ohio spends millions on obesity related costs. The outdated Medicaid code that blocks coverage of obesity medications should be repealed.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

At Lobby Day, you’ll have the opportunity to meet directly with your legislators and their staff to advocate for: ✅ Safe patient care and staffing reforms (HB 521 / HB 535 / SB 373) ✅ Workplace protections and policies impacting your practice

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🚨 Nurses & Health Professionals: Join Us for Lobby Day – April 30 at the Statehouse 🚨 Safe staffing is on the agenda—but it’s not the only thing you can fight for.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

ONA members learning & connecting at the @aft.org Nurses & Health Professionals 2026 Professional Issues Conference!

The cover of the program for the AFT Nurses and Health Professionals 2026 Professional Issues Conference.

Two ONA members sitting at a table at the 2026 Conference.

Two ONA members attending the 2026 Conference.

Five ONA members sitting at a table at the 2026 Conference.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

“He could have killed me… I thought I was going to die.” An Ohio nurse after being assaulted. Nearly 1,000 emergencies, rising aggression, weapons still inside—and no data on injuries, staffing, or accountability. This isn’t progress. It’s a workplace violence crisis.

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'He could have killed me': Ohio State nurse speaks on workplace assault

An Ohio State nurse is speaking out for the first time after a reported violent workplace attack last November.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Mount Carmel East Hospital didn’t just fire a nurse—they sent a message: stay silent or you’re next. ⚠️ Ashley Lantto spoke up on unsafe care. They retaliated—then fired her husband too. ❌ This is union-busting. Nurses won’t back down. ✊ Learn more: ohnursepower.com/learn-more

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Nurses, health professionals, and educators will gather at Levine Park in Cincinnati on March 4 for the AFT National Day of Action. ONA and partner unions are calling on lawmakers to reject legislation that would open schools, hospitals, colleges, and universities to immigration enforcement actions.

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

150 protesters gathered outside the OSU Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 22, calling on OSU to remove Wexner’s name from campus buildings due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Organized by the ONA, the protest drew nurses, students, survivors, and community members chanting, “Wexner’s name has got to go."

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Ohio Nurses Association @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

📢 ONA 2026 LOBBY DAY REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY! April 30, 2026, at the Ohio Statehouse. ow.ly/vLcH50Y7ci7 Your voice matters; let’s make it heard. 💪 #ONALobbyDay26 #ONAStrong #NurseAdvocacy #HealthProfessionalAdvocacy #UnionStrong #ProtectNurses #ProtectHealthProfessionals #HealthcareJustice

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