“Ohio’s healthcare system remains in a Code Red emergency.”

Today, we’re not just naming the crisis — we’re advancing solutions:

✔️ HB 521: Establishes safe staffing standards
✔️ HB 535 / SB 373: Creates accountability and transparency

Safe staffing is not optional. It’s essential for patient safety and workforce stability.

#ReclaimThePower #SafePatients #ONA2026 ...

ONA is proud to endorse @amyactonoh for Ohio governor!

You can find the link to our full statement in our bio. ...

🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE ON CE TIMELINE CHANGES 🚨

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!

Thanks to your efforts and the public pressure we all applied, the Board has finally added information to its website about the change.

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.

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. ✊ ...

❗IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ❗

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."

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.

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.

Important transition year information:

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

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. ...