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OADN Celebrates Record-High ADN NCLEX Pass Rates in 2024
The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) proudly celebrates the exceptional efforts of Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) faculty across the nation in educating and preparing students to achieve an outstanding 90.63% national NCLEX pass rate—the highest in over a decade for ADN graduates. This historic achievement follows the introduction of the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) […]
Why Ableism in Nursing Education and Practice Matters
Late last year we hosted a webinar with Dr. Anna Valdez on ableism in nursing education and practice; we also highlighted her important contributions to nursing education in a blog post. Dozens of OADN members attended the webinar and listened to Dr. Valdez, herself a disabled nurse educator, give examples of the negative personal and [...]
Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – January 2025
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. NCC Welcomes the 119th Congress On January 17, 2025, all sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter welcoming Representatives and […]
OADN Voices: January 2025
A Welcome Message from OADN's Western Region Director Hello, OADN members and friends, My name is Enna Trevathan and I am honored to serve as your Western Region Director! Over the past 40 years, our members have elevated our organization as the national leader in Associate Degree nursing education and a key player in the [...]
Announcing the New Director of the OADN Leadership Institute
We are excited to announce that Karen LaMartina, Ph.D., MSN, RN, FAADN, has been selected as the incoming Director of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Leadership Institute. With a distinguished career in nursing education and a proven track record of leadership, Dr. LaMartina brings a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to [...]
OADN Leadership Institute Announces Spring Cohort for 2025
Leadership Institute Opportunity in 2025! Are you ready to take your nursing education career to the next level? The OADN Leadership Institute offers an exclusive opportunity for Associate Degree Nursing Educators who aspire to lead. Whether you want to advance your leadership skills, deepen your influence, or prepare for a new role, the OADN Leadership Institute provides [...]