About Us

Since 1990, the Society of Pediatric Nurses has maintained its core values: commitment, integrity, leadership, and excellence.

In 2005, the Ohio Chapter of the SPN was founded. The OSPN aims to be the premier resource for Ohio nurses caring for children and their families.

Membership

To join the OSPN, you must first join the Society of Pediatric Nurses.

  1. Sign in to the SPN website
  2. Click My Profile on the bottom right
  3. Click Edit, then Update Your Profile
  4. Click the tab at the top that says Chapter Membership
  5. From here, update your membership and join a chapter.

Events

The OSPN hosts many events throughout the year, many of which offer CEUs!

General membership meetings
Birthday celebration
Annual SPN National Conference
 OSPN Fall Conference
and more!

Connect!

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Awards & Scholarships

The OSPN provides an annual research grant for research related to children and their families.

We also provide an annual scholarship to cover the fee to attend the SPN National Conference in-person.

Contact Us

Have a question not answered on our other site pages?

Visit our Contact page to find contact information for all of our board members. Or, fill out our form and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

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May 2024 Nurses Night

Come hang out with the OSPN for our second Pediatric Nurses’ Night Out of 2024!

  • Date: May 8, 7-8:30 PM
  • Virtual: Teams link will be sent out to registrants
  • Topic: Listening and Learning from the Next Generation of Pediatric Nurses
  • Presenters: Pam Hutchinson, DNP, RN, CPN and Gina Osterbrock, BSN RN, CCRN

About Us

Mission Statement: “To promote excellence in nursing care of children and their families through support of its members’ clinical excellence, education, research, and advocacy.”

Since 1990, the Society of Pediatric Nurses has maintained its core values: commitment, integrity, leadership, and excellence.

In 2005, the Ohio Chapter of the SPN was founded. The OSPN aims to be the premier resource for Ohio nurses caring for children and their families.

Membership

To join the OSPN, you must first be a member of the National Society of Pediatric Nurses

To join the OSPN chapter:

    1. Sign into the SPN website with your username and password
    2. Click on My Profile on the bottom right
    3. Click on “Edit” and “Update Your Profile”
    4. Click on the tab at the top titled “Chapter Membership”
    5. Update your membership and join a chapter

Upcoming Events

May Pediatric Nurses’ Night Out

    • May 8, 2024 7-8:30 PM
    • Virtual via Teams
    • Topic: Listening & Learning from Next Generation Pediatric Nurses

OSPN 19th Birthday

    • July 17, 2024 7-8:30 PM
    • Virtual via Teams
    • Topic TBD

November Pediatric Nurses’ Night Out

    • November 13, 2024 7-8:30 PM
    • Virtual via Teams
    • Topic TBD

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