OADN News Release
January 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. — The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) is pleased to announce a new Strategic Corporate Partnership with Cisive, a trusted provider of healthcare background screening, drug and health testing, and student compliance solutions. This partnership reflects OADN’s continued commitment to supporting associate degree nursing programs and strengthening systems that promote student readiness, clinical compliance, and public safety.
Through this Strategic Corporate Partnership, OADN members will gain access to StudentCheck, powered by Cisive’s healthcare specific PreCheck platform, which provides comprehensive student screening services, including compliant background checks, drug testing, immunization tracking, and data management. These solutions are designed to reduce administrative burden for nursing programs while supporting consistent and transparent compliance processes across clinical education settings. As part of the partnership, OADN Program Members will also receive exclusive discounts on PreCheck services, adding value while helping programs manage the costs associated with clinical compliance.
“Strategic corporate partnerships such as this advance OADN’s mission to support high-quality associate degree nursing education,” said Lynette Apen, DNP, RN, CNS, CNE, President of OADN. “Cisive and PreCheck provide the tools and expertise nursing programs need to efficiently manage complex clinical requirements while keeping students focused on learning and professional development.”
Rick García, PhD, RN, FAAOHN, FAADN, FNYAM, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer of OADN, added, “As regulatory and compliance expectations continue to evolve, reliable screening and tracking solutions are essential for nursing education. This partnership strengthens the resources available to OADN members and reinforces our shared commitment to integrity, safety, and excellence in nursing education.”
“Partnering with OADN is a natural extension of our mission to support the nursing workforce from the very first day of clinical education,” said Margaret Keane, Chief Executive Officer of Cisive. “Together, we’re giving associate degree nursing programs the tools they need to streamline student readiness, reduce administrative burden, and keep the focus where it belongs—on preparing practice-ready nurses who can deliver safe, high-quality patient care.”
Cisive’s StudentCheck platform offers centralized compliance oversight, real-time status visibility, and reporting capabilities that support nursing faculty, administrators, students, and clinical partners. By streamlining compliance processes, the partnership helps nursing programs maintain strong clinical relationships and ensure student preparedness for clinical practice.
About OADN
The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) is the national voice for associate degree nursing education. OADN advocates for excellence in nursing education and practice, supports faculty and academic leaders, and promotes policies that strengthen the nursing workforce and protect the public.
About Cisive/PreCheck
Cisive is a trusted partner for comprehensive, high-risk compliance-driven background screening and workforce monitoring solutions, specializing in highly regulated industries—such as healthcare, financial services, and transportation. We catch what others miss, and we are dedicated to helping our clients effortlessly secure the right talent. As a global leader, Cisive empowers organizations to hire with confidence.
Through our PreCheck division, Cisive provides specialized background screening and credentialing solutions tailored for healthcare organizations, ensuring patient and workforce safety.
Unlike traditional background screening providers, Cisive takes a technology-first approach powered by advanced automation, human expertise, and compliance intelligence—all delivered through a scalable platform. Our solutions include continuous workforce monitoring, identity verification, criminal record screening, license monitoring, drug & health screening, and global background checks.