OADN Announces 2023 Novice Nurse Educator Webinar Series from Kaplan

OADN is excited to share some new learning opportunities. Kaplan, a renowned leader in educational resources and support, is launching an exclusive webinar series tailored specifically for new nurse educators! We understand that transitioning into the role of a nurse educator can be both rewarding and challenging. This new webinar series aims to equip you […]

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Journal Receives First Prestigious Impact Factor

Dear OADN Members, I am thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you today! With great pleasure and immense pride, we announce that the official OADN journal Teaching and Learning in Nursing (TELN) has achieved its first-ever Impact Factor of 1.9. This remarkable milestone is a testament to the outstanding work and dedication […]

2023 OADN Call for Board Appointments July 17th – August 7th

OPEN APPOINTED POSITIONS ON THE OADN BOARD OF DIRECTORS:   TREASURER AND SECRETARY    Treasurer (4-Year Term) The OADN Treasurer monitors the financial status and reports on the operating budget and investments to the President and Board. Serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Finance Committee. The Treasurer is appointed to […]

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – June 2023

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 Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the National Nursing Workforce Center Act  On June 12, fifty-five members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) […]

Message from the Leadership – July 2023: Our SUPERPOWER! Partnering to Solve the Nursing Shortage

Dear OADN Members, We’ve all heard it. We all live it. There are simply not enough nurses to go around, here in the United States, and around the world. We need to graduate greater numbers of safe new nurses. We need more faculty, clinical learning spaces, preceptors, simulation capability, student support services, financial support for […]

OADN Member Schools Awarded Over $12 Million in Nursing Expansion Grants from the United States Department of Labor

[Washington, DC] – The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) is pleased to announce member schools from five states have been awarded nursing expansion grants from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration. The multi-million-dollar investment in the nation’s nursing workforce will support innovative partnerships and strategies that expand and diversify America’s […]

Message from the Leadership – June 2023: OADN Prioritizes the National Nurse Faculty Shortage

Dear OADN Members, Congratulations on the completion of the 2022-2023 academic year! With the academic year wrapping up comes the opportunity to reflect on our collective work that advances excellence in ADN education. In partnership with all of you, the OADN Board of Directors and operations team are making great progress in meeting our mission […]

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – May 2023

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 Thanks Members of Congress for Support of Legislation that Improves Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers  On May 4, fifty members […]

National Nurses Week Reception on Capital Hill

On May 9, OADN CEO Dr. Rick García attended the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) hosted “Thank a Nurse” Reception on Capitol Hill. This event comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2023. The reception was attended by House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair and the newest nurse in […]

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – April 2023

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 Submits Testimony to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee On April 4, sixty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto written testimony submitted to the Senate […]