“Titles and classifications do not define the profession....our actions do.” Dear Colleagues, Last week, the U.S. Department of Education released its final rule regarding federal student loan repayment and borrowing limits. The rule classifies post-baccalaureate nursing programs as “graduate degrees” rather than “professional degrees,” resulting in lower federal loan caps for nurses pursuing advanced [...]
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Celebrating National Nurses Week Dear Colleagues, Each May, National Nurses Week gives us a moment to recognize the work of nurses and nurse educators across the country. For OADN, that recognition starts with you, faculty and leaders in associate degree nursing programs, most often in community-based colleges, who play a critical role in [...]
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. 🚨Breaking News Department of Education Releases Final Rule on Student Loan Limits Earlier today, the Department of Education released its unpublished final rule on student loan [...]
Recognizing Excellence in Associate Degree Nursing The Academy of Associate Degree Nursing (AADN) honors individuals who exemplify outstanding dedication to associate degree nursing education and practice. Fellows of the Academy serve as change agents and mentors, advancing health and education through their commitment to the associate degree nursing pathway. Become a Fellow of the [...]
Candidate Applications for OADN Board of Directors and Nominating Committee due June 15th Dear OADN Members, Amber Ortega, MSN, RN, CNE, CMSRN 2026 Chair, OADN Nominating Committee Professor of Nursing, Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ Are you looking for an opportunity to share your passion for nursing education? As the only national nursing organization exclusively [...]
The 2026 OADN Convention—A Commitment to Your Own Well Being This year, the 2026 OADN Convention will take place November 12–14 in San Antonio, Texas, at the Marriott Rivercenter at the River Walk. Our theme—Empowering the ADN Educator: Flourishing with Strength and Sustainability—captures the increasingly complex environment ADN educators navigate every day. This theme [...]
Dr. Morris brings extensive experience in nursing education and scholarship Washington, DC — The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) and Teaching and Learning in Nursing (TELN) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn Morris, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, JD, as Associate Editor of the journal. Dr. Morris brings a distinctive and highly valued interdisciplinary [...]
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 102 Representatives Support FY 2027 Funding for Title VIII in House Dear Colleague Letter On March 27, a record one hundred [...]
Melissa L. Mastorovich, DNP, RN, PMH-BC, FAADN Announced as Editor-in-Chief of Teaching and Learning in Nursing Washington, DC — The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) is pleased to announce the selection and appointment of Melissa L. Mastorovich, DNP, RN, PMH-BC, FAADN, as Editor-in-Chief of Teaching and Learning in Nursing (TELN), the official peer-reviewed journal [...]
Washington, DC — The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Foundation is pleased to announce a generous investment from Brian Bright that will support senior Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students through the newly established Brian Bright Senior ADN Student Scholarships. Beginning this year, the investment will fund five annual scholarships of $2,000 each for [...]