OADN Names Dr. Rick García as New Chief Executive Officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) has named Rick García, Ph.D., RN, CCM, FAAOHN, FAADN as its new chief executive officer, effective January 3, 2023. Dr. García most recently served as vice president of nursing, regulation, and program expansion for Unitek Learning, in Newport Beach, CA. Appointed by the OADN Board […]

Message from the Leadership – January 2023 : Donna Meyer Welcomes New OADN CEO Dr. Rick García

As the new year begins, I find myself reflecting on the past while contemplating all that lies ahead in the future. This year, in particular, marks a significant transition for me as I step away from my role as OADN Chief Executive Officer. As I have said many times over the last few months, it […]

Thank You, Donna Meyer: OADN Members Bid Farewell to Trailblazing CEO

Ralph Waldo Emerson once remarked, “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” While perhaps Emerson was not directly addressing Donna Meyer, there is no doubt she emulates his words. OADN has been blessed to have Donna as our beacon, speaking on behalf of […]

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – December 2022

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 Sends Letter Outlining Top Legislative Priorities for Congress to Pass Before the End of the 117th Congress On December 2, sixty-two members of the […]

OADN Names Justin Fontenot New Editor-in-Chief of Teaching and Learning in Nursing

The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) has named Justin Fontenot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAADN as Editor-in-Chief of the association’s official journal Teaching and Learning in Nursing (TELN). Dr. Fontenot will oversee journal’s editorial content and peer review in coordination with the editorial board, associate editors, and the OADN Board of Directors, and assure fulfillment […]

Message from the President – December 2022

As I traveled back home to Kansas from New Orleans, I reflected on how wonderful it was to see so many OADN members in person with the record-breaking attendance at this year’s OADN Convention!  I was reminded of the importance of connecting in person and being in community with one another.  Being together affords us […]

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – November 2022

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 Sends Letter to Appropriators Outlining FY 2023 Omnibus Requests On November 15, sixty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to the House […]

Message from the President – November 2022

In December of 2020, I introduced myself to you as the new President of OADN. Today, as I prepare to complete my term, I was reflecting on the last two years. At that time, I shared with you how I was not sure what challenges we would encounter on the horizon. While there were some […]

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – October 2022

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 House Nursing Caucus Co-Chairs for Introducing the ICAN Act On October 26, fifty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking […]

WEBINAR: Simulation’s Role in Next Generation NCLEX Success Part III: De-Briefing

JOIN US FOR: Simulation’s Role in Next Generation NCLEX Success Part III: Debreifing November 2, 2022 12:00PM EST Join OADN and Unbound Medicine for part 3 in a 3-part series that spotlights simulations’ role in ensuring student success on the Next generation NCLEX exam. In this third webinar, a team of nurse educators and simulation […]