Submit an abstract for the OADN Convention in San Antonio
The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing invites abstract submissions for the 2026 OADN Convention, taking place November 12 to 14, 2026, at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the historic River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. This national conference convenes nursing educators, administrators, and industry professionals to examine innovative strategies and emerging issues shaping the future of Associate Degree Nursing education.
The 2026 theme, Empowering the ADN Educator: Flourishing with Strength and Sustainability, underscores the critical role of faculty leadership, resilience, innovation, and long-term sustainability in advancing Associate Degree Nursing education and strengthening the nursing workforce.
We welcome abstracts that highlight innovative teaching strategies, research, evidence-based practices, and forward-thinking solutions that advance Associate Degree Nursing education, faculty development, student success, workforce readiness, and leadership growth.
Access the submission form here
Presentation Format
OADN seeks abstracts for 50-minute podium presentations supported by PowerPoint. Presenters should reserve time within the session for audience questions or interactive engagement.
The separate call for faculty and student poster abstracts will be announced in May 2026.
Topics of Interest
Submissions are encouraged in the following areas:
Educational Innovation and Curriculum Design
- Artificial intelligence in nursing education
- Assessment and evaluation
- Competency-based education
- Curriculum development
- Fostering clinical judgment
- Nontraditional clinical learning experiences
- Simulation
Faculty Development and Workforce Sustainability
- Faculty engagement and success
- Faculty recruitment, retention, and development
- Leadership development for faculty and program administrators
- Wellness and self-care for faculty and nursing students
Partnerships, Advocacy, and Community Impact
- Academic and practice partnerships
- Advocacy for Associate Degree Nursing education
- Strengthening professional relationships within the ADN community
Program Leadership, Administration, and Governance
- Accreditation
- Program administration, including preparation for dean or director roles, workload management, and succession planning
Student Learning, Engagement, and Success
- Bridging the education-practice divide and transition-to-practice strategies
- Practical, transferable strategies for student success in classroom, lab, and clinical settings
- Student engagement and success
Submission Guidance
Abstracts that present well-designed demonstrations or evidence-based pilot projects with supporting data are strongly encouraged.
- Maximum of four presenters per submission
- Identification of any conflicts of interest, including commercial affiliations or royalties
- Affirmation that presentations will not promote or sell products or services
- All presenters must register and pay for the convention and are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses
Required Abstract Components
- Session Title
- Brief Description, maximum 100 words
- Background or Introduction, maximum 150 words
- Intervention and or Research Methods, maximum 200 words
- Findings or Results, maximum 200 words
- Conclusions, maximum 200 words
- Three to five Learning Objectives
Review Process
Each abstract is reviewed by at least two members of the OADN Abstract Review Committee. Reviews are conducted blind; reviewers do not have access to author names or institutional affiliations.
Submission Deadline
Abstracts must be submitted by May 8, 2026.
Questions may be directed to oadn@oadn.org