The Voice of Ohio’s Registered Nurses Since 1904
The Ohio Nurses Association is a strong community of union and non-union registered nurses who are dedicated to protecting and advancing the profession and impacting healthcare in Ohio.
Together, through advocacy, education and policy, ONA members make a difference.
Mission
Our mission is to unite and empower nurses and healthcare workers, championing their rights, promoting professional practice, and advocating for quality care for all patients in Ohio, while fostering a strong and cohesive professional union community.
ONA News
Salem Regional Medical Center Nurses Issue Strike Notice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2024 Salem, Ohio –– Nurses at Salem Regional Medical Center, represented by the Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), have …
BMT Nurses Ratify First Union Contract with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2024 Columbus, Ohio –– Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator Nurses (BMT RNs) at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC), a new local unit of …
Myth Busters: The Truth about Ohio House Bill 285
Anthony Caldwell, Director of Governmental Affairs and Political Advocacy, Ohio Nurses Association In the ongoing battle for safe and high-quality patient care, opponents of safe staffing legislation have persistently …
With 70% of nurses considering leaving the profession, #TheTimeIsNow to trust the most trusted profession and fix the nurse staffing crisis.