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Possibilities and Pitfalls of AI tools In Teaching (click here for recording) Passcode: zL91*q0s In this new AI reality, we’ll explore practical applications that support instructional design, student engagement, and faculty efficiency, while maintaining the human-centered values at the heart of nursing education. Join us to discover how AI can be a supportive partner in […]

Student Learning and Engagement: Tips & Tricks for Nursing Educators This page is for nursing educators and leaders to learn evidence-based educational strategies to implement in their classrooms and programs; each month, a new video is posted. These resources are made possible through OADN's ongoing collaboration with Wolters Kluwer (Lippincott® and NurseThink®), leading the way in [...]

OADN Virtual Simulation Reviews: Transforming Nursing Education Through Crisis When COVID-19 shut down clinical sites, nursing education faced an unprecedented challenge. Students couldn’t access hospitals and clinics, threatening their ability to complete required training. The crisis demanded immediate innovation.       Powerful Partnership Creates Solutions The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) joined forces […]

National Center for Apprenticeship Degrees Advocacy Playbook Executive Overview   THE CHALLENGE & OPPORTUNITY OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Every year, millions of Americans are forced to choose between pursuing a degree and securing a paycheck. Nearly two-thirds of jobs in the US demand postsecondary education¹, yet approximately half of the American workforce lacks a degree.² An […]

This digital brochure provides an overview of OADN programs, offerings and opportunities and is especially informative for new members. Download the digital brochure to share or print. OADN Strategic Direction 2025-2028 OADN’s W9 form – Dated 2025

This collection contains a series of webinars hosted by Sigma* and the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) focusing on the Next Generation NCLEX©. All sessions are available for 1 unit of CE each. CE Retrieval Instructions      

Do you need a free high-quality curriculum that ensures your students can provide the most common invasive procedure performed in healthcare on day one? Fundamentals of Peripheral Intravenous Vascular Access includes three online courses that ultimately results in a certificate of competency for students. PIV101 breaks down the fundamentals while PIV201 gives your students hands-on […]

Nurse educators are acutely aware of the complexity of the healthcare system and the need for students to be able to transition from academia to practice.  Nurse residency and other transition to practice programs have been identified as instrumental in assisting new graduates.  Recently the apprenticeship model has been brought forward as another type of […]

On January 25, 2022, the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (for which OADN is an inaugural member) released new survey data that examines the issue of racism among nurses in the workplace. According to more than 5,600 survey respondents, racist acts are principally perpetrated by colleagues and those in positions of power. Over […]

The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing has released its initial findings and is seeking public comments for the 2022 National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing Foundational Report. The report and instructions for how to provide comments are located here: ANA Public Comment (nursingworld.org) under “Current Opportunities”. OADN was invited to be an inaugural member of the […]

The National Education Progression in Nursing (NEPIN) collaborative has released a report that has evaluated data to determine trends in academic progression. The analysis demonstrates key information regarding Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) enrollment and graduation data. Read the Report “Over the past decade much emphasis has been placed on the importance of academic progression […]

Fall 2021 Quarterly Update: Comparison between Case Studies and Stand-alone Items Read past editions of the Next Generation NCLEX® News Quarterly from NCSBN

Future of Nursing Webinar: Special Presentation for OADN Members Recorded on September 16, 2021 Dr. Sue Hassmiller, Senior Scholar in Residence and Advisor to the President on Nursing at the National Academy of Medicine will presented a special webinar on the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Report for the OADN Membership on September 16, 2021.  This […]

WEBINAR – Care Plan Guides in Your Curriculum – A Strategy for Enhancing Clinical Judgement Original air date – August 17, 2021 VIEW RECORDING Care plan guides can be excellent learning tools in developing student clinical judgement and equip students with a practical tool that can support them in their future practice. MCG care guidelines are one […]

A difficult challenge for nurse educators is ensuring that students understand the importance of  accurately documenting assessments in the age of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Nursing students may observe nurses who have grown accustomed to documenting assessment results in electronic health records (EHRs), rapidly clicking responses to assessment checklist questions. However, it is important that […]

Monkey Business:  The Fine Art of Mentoring – Click Here for Recording (presented live July 27, 2021) All of us can think of at least one or two people in our past who have had a mighty and positive impact on us; it may have been a parent, a good friend, a teacher, a supervisor […]

These resources are made possible through OADN’s ongoing collaboration with NurseThink®, leading the way in Next Gen Teaching and Testing. Learn More.         Next Gen NCLEX® test items will include 6-question case studies and stand-alone items the measure the students’ ability to apply the CJMM. Students must be exposed to this item […]

These resources are made possible through OADN’s ongoing collaboration with NurseThink®, leading the way in Next Gen Teaching and Testing. Learn More.         Teaching clinical judgment and preparing our students to take Next Gen style exam items can be challenging. Learn how to move imbed the Clinical Judgment Measure Model into your […]

These resources are made possible through OADN’s ongoing collaboration with NurseThink®, leading the way in Next Gen Teaching and Testing. Learn More.           In April 2023, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NSCBN®) will roll out the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) item styles for the RN and PN national […]

The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) has released its 17th annual report to Congress titled Preparing Nurse Faculty and Addressing the Shortage of Nurse Faculty and Clinical Preceptors. NACNEP is calling on a public-private response to develop, support, and fund a wide range of initiatives to address the shortage of nurse faculty […]

Webinar Now Available (Recorded Live on 3/16/21) This webinar will explain how to write a manuscript for publication.  Strategies for successful submission and acceptance of a manuscript will be discussed, including resources to aid novice and experienced authors. Differences between writing for academic assignments and writing for publication will be explored. Have you been thinking […]

In 2017, OADN and the American Red Cross established a partnership to provide opportunities for OADN members to contribute to Red Cross programs across the country while providing student with much-needed clinical learning experiences. OADN members are encouraged to become Red Cross Disaster Health Services volunteers and respond to disasters in their communities as well […]

On July 1, 2020, revised United States Department of Education (USDE) regulations became effective, and one particular revised FINANCIAL AID REGULATION affects all undergraduate or graduate programs (including nursing) that lead to professional licensure and are eligible for any student financial assistance program authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Please consult your office of institutional […]

The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), as the leading advocate for associate degree nursing (ADN), promotes voluntary specialized accreditation for associate degree nursing programs as a means to enhance educational quality. Accreditation is a peer-reviewed process, based on identified standards and a system of assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Accreditation not only serves the […]

The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), as the voice for Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), promotes the advancement of ADN graduates through the promotion of best practices in nursing education and academic progression. OADN supports the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM), The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health report recommendations dated 2010 and the Assessing […]

OADN is committed to providing accurate and timely information on the importance of associate degree nursing programs and graduates in ensuring health care access and a diverse nursing workforce that provides safe, quality, culturally competent care. To this purpose, on March 20, 2019, OADN delivered invited testimony to the inaugural meeting of the National Academy […]

OADN conducted a survey of 85 members at the organization’s annual 2020 convention to assess factors regarding how associate degree nursing programs address social determinants of health, a critical component health equity and the social mission of nursing. The survey took place over three days, November 6 – 8, 2019. 54% of survey respondents report […]

The ultimate goal of all pre-licensure nursing programs is to focus on preparing individual nurses for entry into point-of-care positions in a variety of settings from acute care, long-term care, primary care, and more. Regardless of the success of quality nursing education programs in preparing students for practice, these entry level graduates benefit from programs […]

For nursing education, particularly within associate degree curricula, population health is defined as learning activities that “address the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of populations impacted by social determinants of health, how health information and healthy behaviors is promoted to populations, how disease can be prevented through public education and policy influencers, and the nature, types […]

Statement of ANA and OADN Joint Position All nurses must have access to seamless academic progression through high- quality, accredited nursing education programs that will meet the anticipated demand for qualified nurses over the next several decades. The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) and American Nurses Association (ANA) commit to partnering with nursing and […]

Nursing is by far the largest healthcare profession in the U.S. with more than 2.6 million registered nurses (RNs) practicing in hospitals and other settings nationwide. Despite their large numbers, many more qualified nurses must be prepared in programs offered by community colleges and four-year institutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for health care […]