Candidate Applications for OADN Board of Directors and Nominating Committee due June 15th

Dear OADN Members,

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your passion for nursing education? As the only national nursing organization exclusively advocating for the associate degree pathway, OADN needs your unique talents, perspectives, and expertise to help strengthen our collective voice for associate degree nursing education. OADN membership is one of the most meaningful ways we show our support for one another, create community, promote our continual learning and growth, protect our shared interests and values, and strengthen our professional identity together. Serving at the national level on the OADN Board of Directors or Nominating Committee offers an opportunity to enhance your own member experience with OADN and create a lasting impact on associate degree nursing education. We currently have four (4) open positions on the OADN Board of Directors:

• Director, Northeastern Region
• Director, Southwestern Region
• Director, Western Region
• Director At-Large

In addition, there is one (1) open position on the OADN Nominating Committee.

Elected Positions

All OADN members may be considered for elected office, including faculty at current OADN program member institutions.

The term for At-Large and Regional Directors is two (2) years. Board positions take effect at the conclusion of the upcoming OADN Convention, November 12-14, 2026. Board Directors, including all officers, regional directors, public directors, and the At-Large Director, shall participate in developing and implementing the strategic plan, serve as Board Liaisons to committees and workgroups, and carry out other responsibilities as delegated by the Board of Directors. Regional Directors shall be residents of the designated regions, respectively. Board commitment includes attendance at monthly virtual meetings and two face-to-face meetings, funded by OADN, at locations to be determined annually.

The term of service for the Nominating Committee Member is two years. Nominating Committee members review and recommend candidates for offices to the Board of Directors in accordance with OADN Bylaws and an established timeline. The Nominating Committee meets via virtual meetings. This committee is a great leadership opportunity to expand your involvement with OADN.

Application Forms

If you don’t have a Survey Monkey account, please create a free account and follow the instructions to complete all online application components. The 2026 OADN Call for Nominations Application Submission Deadline is June 15, 2026.

On a personal note, I have developed professionally through my individual and organizational membership in OADN, which has provided multiple opportunities to learn and network with others across the country. Please consider running for one of the open 2026 OADN Board of Directors or Nominating Committee positions and/or look for other ways to become more involved in OADN. Doing so will advance college nursing education and the associate degree pathway. OADN has been and will continue to be our champion and trusted resource in nursing education. OADN needs your help to further our important advocacy work for associate degree nursing. Together, we can support OADN’s vision of expanding networks that promote leadership, collaboration, and advocacy, further enriching associate degree nursing education and the communities we serve.

Kindly,

Amber Ortega, MSN, RN, CNE, CMSRN
2026 Chair, OADN Nominating Committee
Professor of Nursing
Arizona Western College

Candidate Online Application Checklist

• Candidate Statement: 250 words (Uploaded in Survey Monkey).
• Candidate Letter of Support: Submit one (1) letter of support from a colleague for the candidate’s nomination.
• Candidate Letter of Support from College President or Dean (Required for candidates applying for a Board of Director position ONLY; not required for Nominating Committee applications): Submit one (1) letter of support from your college President or Dean acknowledging the time commitment for monthly virtual meetings and two (2) face-to-face meetings per year.
• Candidate Professional Resume or CV: Submit your current curriculum vitae (CV) or professional resume.
• Candidate Headshot Photo: Submit an electronic photo of your headshot for inclusion with the ballot. Candidate headshot should be between 400 x 400 at a minimum, to 4,320 (w) x 4,320 (h) in PNG or JPEG file.

Incomplete applications or late submissions will not be accepted. Please carefully review all application instructions in the Survey Monkey. For additional questions regarding the 2026 OADN Call for Nominations, please contact Rick García, Chief Executive Officer, at Rick.Garcia@OADN.org