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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/08/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
Join ONA for Nurses and Health Professionals Lobby Day at the Ohio Statehouse as we "Stand Strong for Safe Care: Defend Worker Rights, Protect Patients, Demand Safe Staffing"
Nurses and Health Professionals Lobby Day 2025
Stand Strong for Safe Care: Defend Worker Rights, Protect Patients, Demand Safe Staffing
Join ONA for the most powerful Nursing and Health Professional advocacy event of the year at the Ohio Statehouse on Thursday May 8, 2025
Nurses and Health Professionals Lobby Day is ONA's premier advocacy event, placing hundreds of nurses and health professionals front and center with Ohio legislators each year. Don't miss out, as we gather to Stand Strong for Safe Care: Defend Worker Rights, Protect Patients, Demand Safe Staffing!
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Early Bird Registration Prices Available through 3/31/2025! Register with the Early Bird Price and you will receive a FREE T-Shirt with your registration!
ONA Members: $40 Early Bird , $50 Regular
Non-Members: $50 Early Bird, $65 Regular
Pre-Licensure Students: $10 with code Student entered at Checkout
Nurses and Health Professionals Lobby Day 2025
Stand Strong for Safe Care: Defend Worker Rights, Protect Patients, Demand Safe StaffingThursday May 8, 2025 * Ohio Statehouse Atrium * Contact Hours will be Awarded
8:00 AM – Registration & Breakfast
- Breakfast Menu: Coffee, tea, pastries, fruit.
9:00 AM – Welcome/Opening Session
- ONA President and Executive Director Rick Lucas and ONA Health Policy Chair Catharyne Henderson with Invited Guests: House Speaker Matt Huffman, Senate President Rob McColley, and Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio
10:00 AM – Member Leader Conversations on Workplace Violence
11:00 AM – Rally for Workers’ Rights & Safe Patient Care Location: West Plaza of the Statehouse
- Open to ALL: Individuals not attending Lobby Day are WELCOME to attend only the outdoor rally
12:00 PM – Lunch & Learn: Organizing for Safe Staffing
- Boxed lunches with vegetarian options available.
1:00 PM – Legislative Panel Discussion on Workplace Violence
- Moderated by Catharyne Henderson featuring Panelists: REP. Andrea White and REP. Rachel Baker
2:00 PM – Legislative Visits
- Short legislative visit and messaging training.
- Legislative visits. Small groups, led by staff, meet with targeted legislators (Health Committee, Finance Committee members).
- Debrief and share insights from visits.
3:30 PM – Closing & Call to Action
*Agenda subject to change without notice.
Parking options are available in the garage under the Statehouse and in the Columbus Commons Parking Garage.
Statehouse Underground Parking Garage 1 Capitol Square Columbus, Ohio 43215
Garage Clearance: 6'6"
Vehicles can access the Statehouse parking garage from Broad Street, State Street and Third Street (there is no High Street entrance.)Columbus Commons Main Garage: 55 E. Rich Street Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Commons Underground Garage: 191 S. Third Street Columbus, Ohio
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- Early bird pricing available!
- Non-member - $50
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- Regular Price after 03/31/2025 11:59 PM
- Non-member - $65
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
A 1.0 Contact Hour Written Article Activity with a general overview of protecting your Ohio nursing license by exploring topics such as ORC and OAC 4723, documentation, and professional liability.
Criteria for successful completion: Read entire article, submission of an evaluation form.
Expires 2/1/2028
The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This education is not intended to be legal advice. If you need legal advice, seek legal counsel.
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- Non-member - $18
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Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits
A 1.0 Contact Hour Written Activity with the ONA Survey of all Ohio Nurses: 2024 Staffing Findings report.
Criteria for successful completion: Read entire course, complete knowledge check questions, complete self-reflection questions.
Expires 7/1/2026
The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
1.0 Contact Hour Webinar presentation about professional boundaries including what is required by Ohio Administrative Code 4723.
Criteria for successful completion: View entire presentation, submission of an evaluation form.
Expires 10/1/2027
The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
*The information contained in this presentation is not legal advice. If you need legal advice, seek legal counsel.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
1.0 Category A Contact Hour Webinar presentation about OAC 4723-26.
Criteria for successful completion: View entire presentation, submission of an evaluation form.
Expires 10/1/2027
The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
*The information contained in this presentation is not legal advice. If you need legal advice, seek legal counsel.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
0.75 Contact Hour Written Article Activity with an overview of Sepsis including common causes and symptoms.
Criteria for successful completion: Read entire article and pass post-test with a 100%.
Expiration Date: 3/1/2027
No one with the ability to control content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.
The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
2.0 Contact Hour Category A Article Activity about Certified Medication Aide role according to Ohio Law and Rule.
Criteria for successful completion: Read entire article and pass the 5-question Case Study post-test with a 100%, submit evaluation.
Expiration Date: 2/1/2027
The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
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- Non-member - $25
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
1.0 Contact Hour Webinar with Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein and staff regarding workplace violence and the rights nurses have if a victim.
Criteria for successful completion: view entire webinar, review Crime Victim Info Packet, submit an evaluation.
Expiration Date: 9/1/2026
The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This information is not intended as legal advice. For specific advice, please contact legal counsel.
Zach Klein
Columbus City Attorney
Zach Klein was sworn in as Columbus City Attorney on January 1, 2018 after previously serving as a member of Columbus City Council since January 2011, including two years as Council President from 2016-2017.
As prescribed by the Columbus City Charter, the City Attorney is “the legal adviser of and attorney and counsel for the city, and for all officers and departments thereof in matters relating to their official duties.”
Every day, the City Attorney’s office provides an array of legal services: defending the city against lawsuits; assuring that newly enacted legislation conforms with existing city code; approving contracts as to form and correctness; evaluating whether misdemeanor criminal charges should be filed in Franklin County Municipal Court; prosecuting traffic and criminal cases; providing oral and written legal opinions; serving as the legal advisor to the Columbus Divisions of Police and Fire; and eliminating public nuisances that persist in Columbus neighborhoods.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
0.75 Contact Hour Webinar about Parliamentary Procedure / Robert's Rules of Order.
Criteria for successful completion: View entire webinar and submit an evaluation form.
Expiration Date: 7/1/2026
The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
Barbara Proctor
Professional Registered Parliamentarian®
Greater success for individual leaders and for organizations can be achieved by following proper parliamentary procedure. I have
witnessed this during my 30+ year career as a parliamentarian for local, national, and international organizations.Barbara is bringing her expertise to ONA to assist with our parliamentary trainings and the 2023 ONA Convention.
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Contains 7 Component(s), Includes Credits
2.0 Category A Contact Hours Webinar presentation on Ohio Law and Rules, specifically focused on key provisions of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, the differences between Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code, and the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Criteria for successful completion: commensurate with participation and completion of the post-test with a minimum of an 80% to earn 2.0 Category A contact hours.
Expiration Date: 5/1/2026
The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity is presented by Brittany Turner, MSN, RN, CNEcl, NPD-BC
This information is not intended as legal advice. For specific advice, please contact legal counsel.
Brittany Turner
MSN, RN, CNEcl
Brittany Turner, MSN, RN, CNEcl, NPD-BC Director of Continuing Education|bturner@ohnurses.org
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