The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 OADN Board of Directors and Nominating Committee elections. This year’s election included the following positions: President-elect, Midwest Region Director, Southeast Region Director, and two Nominating Committee members. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the outstanding candidates who stepped [...]
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A Season of Change: Succession Begins With You! Dear OADN Members, Every season holds its own unique charm, “but I think I love Fall most of all.” As the air cools and the leaves begin to turn, fall reminds us that change is both beautiful and necessary. In education, this season marks more than the [...]
Explore Music City at Our New Convention Website We’re excited to share that the 2025 OADN Annual Convention website is now live. You can browse the evolving program, preview featured sessions, and start planning your experience in Nashville, Tennessee. The 2025 Convention is in the *heart* of Music City. As exciting as the convention floor [...]
OADN continues our federal advocacy on your behalf as a member of the Nursing Community Coalition, where we work to ensure nurses are supported and nursing education is funded. Advocacy & Engagement NCC Statement on the Senate FY 2026 LHHS-ED Appropriations Bill On August 5, the Nursing Community Coalition issued a statement commending the […]
Call for Student Abstracts OADN proudly invites pre-licensure RN students to submit poster abstracts for the 2025 OADN Annual Convention, taking place November 20th to 22nd at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in the heart of Music City. We are also excited to announce a total of $3,000 in awards ($1,500 for students and $1,500 for [...]
OADN Elections 2025: Voting is Open The Board of Directors and Nominating Committee ask you to exercise your vote in our national organization. Your voice provides essential input into the future leadership of OADN. It is critical that OADN has your participation as we implement current and future strategies to grow OADN and provide national [...]
OADN Foundation Honors 2025 Award, Scholarship, and Grant Recipients, Celebrating Excellence in the Associate Degree Nursing Pathway Washington, D.C. — August 13, 2025 — The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Awards, Scholarships, and Grants, honoring exceptional educators, dedicated researchers, and inspiring students who are [...]
The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Announces the 10th Anniversary Class of Fellows of the Academy of Associate Degree Nursing Washington, D.C. – August 7, 2025 – The Academy of Associate Degree Nursing (AADN), housed within the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), is proud to announce the selection of 16 distinguished leaders [...]
A Commitment to Nursing Education Renewed As my term of service with the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Board of Directors draws to a close, I reflect on the path ahead within OADN and across the broader landscape of nursing education and leadership. I remain profoundly grateful for the opportunities to collaborate with deans, [...]
OADN continues our federal advocacy on your behalf as a member of the Nursing Community Coalition, where we work to ensure that nurses are supported and that nursing education is funded. Advocacy & Engagement NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 On July 14, sixty-two members […]