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OADN Releases Racial & Social Equity Position Statement – Register for Special Event and Discussion 10/19/21

The OADN Board of Directors and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Task Force announces the release of OADN’s Racial and Social Equity Position Statement.

 

Read the Full Position Statement Here

 

Please, join the OADN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force members on October 19, 2021 at 3pm Eastern to discuss the newly released Racial and Social Justice position statement and the 2021 DEI Task Force charges. During this presentation, we will discuss the actions being taken by OADN to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing education and practice. The audience is encouraged to ask questions and engage in a discussion about the next steps in achieving education and health equity in nursing. Participants can email questions for the panel to anna.valdez@oadn.org or bring their questions to the webinar. Panelists will answer questions and provide updates on how the team is meeting the 2021 taskforce charges. Questions and ideas from the audience are welcomed. Participants are also encouraged to share their recommendations for further DEI action.

 

Register for the Event & Panel Discussion – October 19, 2021 at 3pm Eastern

 

Presenters:
Lorrie Davis-Dick, MSN, RN-BC
Justin Fontenot DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Sharon Goldfarb, RN, MSN, FNP, BC
Tyler Sturdivant DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC, SCRN
Anna Valdez PhD, RN, CEN, CFRN, CNE, FAEN, FAADN

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Among ADN Nurse Educators

You are invited to participate in a study exploring faculty knowledge, skills, and attitudes about diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) task force at the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing request your voluntary participation in a new research study. The study titled Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Among ADN Nurse Educators, takes the first step to understanding ADN faculty’s current foundation of DEI knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The findings can potentially be used to make recommendations about DEI content in the ADN curriculum, professional development needs, and how best to implement these changes in practice.

 

 

 

 

Eligibility

You are eligible to participate in this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least one year of experience teaching in nursing education
  • And you are currently working at least part-time in an Associate Degree in Nursing program as a nurse educator
  • With the ability to read and write in English
  • Must be age 18 or older

Survey Access

Please complete the survey using this survey link: https://sonoma.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MKrRFieDZgpDcW

The survey link will take you to the informed consent document and further details about your involvement in the study. You are not obligated to participate, and you can withdraw at any time. The survey will not ask for your name, employer name or any other identifiable information and your individual responses will be collected anonymously and will be kept confidential. Only aggregate data from the study will be shared.

 

 

If you’re unsure if you meet the requirements, or have questions about this study, please contact:

Anna Valdez, Ph.D., RN

Primary Investigator

valdeann@sonoma.edu

707-664-2408

This study was approved by Sonoma State University – IRB #3203. If you have questions about the rights as a human subject contact irb@sonoma.edu

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – August 2021

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 of Congratulations to the Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicare
On August 12, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter welcoming Dr. Meena Seshamani, who was recently selected to be the Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicare.

 

Message from the Leadership – September 2021: Why We Need More Hispanic/Latinx Registered Nurses

Dear OADN Members:

As America’s population becomes increasingly more diverse, we must strengthen our efforts to recruit and retain a more diverse student and faculty presence within the nursing profession. Higher education is the pipeline to having a diverse nursing workforce in the United States.  In this message, I would like to focus specifically on Hispanic/Latinx registered nurses, as Hispanic/Latinx nurses have traditionally entered the profession through the associate degree pipeline.

According to the CDC, the two leading causes of death for the Hispanic/Latinx population are heart disease and cancer.  Also, Hispanics/Latinx have more deaths from diabetes and chronic liver disease and similar numbers of deaths from kidney diseases compared to the general U.S. population. Further, health risks can vary by Hispanic/Latinx subgroup: for example, 66% more Puerto Ricans smoke than Mexicans.  Additionally, this demographic is almost three times as likely to be uninsured compared to white Americans.    While these health disparities persist, age is an interesting and potentially promising factor for the Hispanic/Latinx population in the U.S. On average, Hispanic/Latinx people are nearly 15 years younger compared with white Americans. This provides an excellent opportunity for the nursing profession to offer patient education on disease prevention for their Hispanic/Latinx patients. It is also well documented that health outcomes improve when patients and their families receive care from health care professionals who share their racial or ethnic backgrounds (Healthy People 2030, 2020).

Studies show that Hispanic/Latinx nurses do make a difference in the health care of Hispanic/Latinx patients.  Because of their understanding of Hispanic/Latinx culture, language, and health practices, they experience this powerful connection with their patients and their families.  Accordingly, these nurses are well-positioned to help reduce disparities since nursing emphasizes holistic care, health promotion, and disease prevention (Woodley & Lewallen, 2020).  The new NAM Future of Nursing report (2021) also recommended a diverse healthcare workforce to improve health outcomes and achieve health equity.  It states that nursing schools need to recruit intentionally, support, and mentor faculty and students from diverse backgrounds to ensure that the next generation of nurses reflects the communities it serves.

In 2019, ADN nursing programs graduated 10,775 Hispanic/Latinx registered nurses, the highest number reported from all nursing programs, according to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (Institute for Health Policy Studies UCSF and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, 2020). Yes, this is excellent news. However, we are not there yet, and we need to keep working to increase our numbers of Hispanic/Latinx nurses to help achieve equity in health and health care and reverse the trajectory of poor health status seen in communities across the nation.

Angelica Millan RN, DNP, FAAN
Member, Editorial Board
Teaching and Learning in Nursing

Message from the Leadership – August 2021

Dear OADN Members:

Earlier this year I wrote a brief article for Teaching and Learning in Nursing on leadership qualities where I stated, “In the face of constant change and under incredible pressure nursing leaders have the responsibility to be the steadfast beacon for others to follow.” Nowhere is that more important than in nursing education. At the same time, the OADN Board of Directors indicated their renewed commitment to the development of leadership offerings for our members. That led to the creation of the variety of opportunities outlined below that are available now and into 2022. I encourage you to consider how the OADN leadership development portfolio can support your leadership journey.

The Summer leadership webinar series has been a big hit! Monkey Business: The Fine Art of Mentoring, was a great success. Panelists Karen LaMartina (Member, OADN Board of Directors) and Janalee Issacson engaged participants with wonderful examples and stories of their mentoring experiences. Engaging in Critical Conversations, with Catherine Miller and Shelly Malin, was met with similar enthusiasm as the speakers identified strategies and practical steps participants could apply in their own environment. Webinar slides, speaker contact information and additional resources are posted on the OADN website.

Last month, CEO Donna Meyer provided a high-level overview of the stellar workshops and sessions that will be offered at the annual convention, The Power of Nursing Education to Move Beyond 2020. A pre-conference leadership development workshop, Your Leadership Journey: Invest in Yourself, will be held on Thursday, November 18th. This day-long program geared towards emerging leaders includes sessions on advocacy, professional identity, civility, mentorship, and developing self for long-term success. I am honored to facilitate this workshop with nationally recognized speakers, Suzanne Miyamoto, Janis Bellack, Nelda Godfrey, Lorie Judson, Cecelia Crawford (and more!) who are eager to share their expertise and inspiration as you map your authentic leadership journey.

Lastly, OADN is pleased to announce a Leadership Development Institute that will be available to members in early 2022. The Institute, designed as a 5-month cohort-based online development program, for education directors and faculty seeking opportunities to enhance their leadership competencies and skills. Participants will engage in content-rich virtual seminars, monthly round table discussions, peer-to-peer coaching calls and a mentorship experience. More information will be available at convention.

I hope this inspires you to visualize your unique leadership path. There is no time like the present to take the first step in making that vision a reality. Please feel free to reach out to me or plan to stop by the OADN Booth for the chance to meet and learn more about these wonderful new resources!

My very best,

 

 

Mary Dickow, MPA, FAAN
Director of Leadership Development
mary.dickow@OADN.org

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – July 2021

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 Congress Outlining Shared Public Health Infrastructure Priorities
On July 9, fifty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership and key Committees outlining our shared public health, education, and workforce priorities and urged their inclusion in any infrastructure package.

NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
On July 26, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, who was recently confirmed as the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use at the Department of Health and Human Services.

NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
On July 26, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Ms. Dawn O’Connell, who was recently confirmed as the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at at the Department of Health and Human Services.

NCC Statement on House Passage of FY 2022 Spending Bills
On July 29, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the seven-bill minibus for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 that includes historic investments in the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research.

OADN Joins Major Organizations in Support of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Workers in Health and Long-Term Care

Due to the recent COVID-19 surge and the availability of safe and effective vaccines, our health care organizations and societies advocate that all health care and long-term care employers require their workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This is the logical fulfillment of the ethical commitment of all health care workers to put patients as well as residents of long-term care facilities first and take all steps necessary to ensure their health and well-being.

Because of highly contagious variants, including the Delta variant, and significant numbers of unvaccinated people, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are once again rising throughout the United States.i Vaccination is the primary way to put the pandemic behind us and avoid the return of stringent public health measures.

Unfortunately, many health care and long-term care personnel remain unvaccinated. As we move towards full FDA approval of the currently available vaccines, all health care workers should get vaccinated for their own health, and to protect their colleagues, families, residents of long-term care facilities and patients. This is especially necessary to protect those who are vulnerable, including unvaccinated children and the immunocompromised.  Indeed, this is why many health care and long-term care organizations already require vaccinations for influenza, hepatitis B, and pertussis.

We call for all health care and long-term care employers to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

We stand with the growing number of experts and institutions that support the requirement for universal vaccination of health workers.ii,iii While we recognize some workers cannot be vaccinated because of identified medical reasons and should be exempted from a mandate, they constitute a small minority of all workers. Employers should consider any applicable state laws on a case-by-case basis.

Existing COVID-19 vaccine mandates have proven effective.iv,v Simultaneously, we recognize the historical mistrust of health care institutions, including among many in our own health care workforce. We must continue to address workers’ concerns, engage with marginalized populations, and work with trusted messengers to improve vaccine acceptance.

As the health care community leads the way in requiring vaccines for our employees, we hope all other employers across the country will follow our lead and implement effective policies to encourage vaccination.  The health and safety of U.S. workers, families, communities, and the nation depends on it.

 

SIGNATORIES (Listed Alphabetically)

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)

American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN)

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

American Academy of Nursing (AAN)

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

American Academy of PAs (AAPA)

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

American Association of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN)

American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

American College of Physicians (ACP)

American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

American Epilepsy Society (AES)

American Medical Association (AMA)

American Nursing Association (ANA)

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

American Psychiatric Association (APA)

American Public Health Association (APHA)

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

American Society of Hematology (ASH)

American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Association of Academic Health Centers (AAHC)

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN)

Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS)

HIV Medicine Association

Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

LeadingAge

National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA)

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)

National League for Nursing (NLN)

National Medical Association (NMA)

National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA)

Nurses Who Vaccinate (NWV)

Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN)

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS)

Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc (PNAA)

Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO)

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM)

Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)

Texas Nurses Association (TNA)

The John A. Hartford Foundation

Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS)

Virgin Islands State Nurses Association (VISNA)

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)

 

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Covid Data Tracker Weekly Review. July 16, 2021.  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-data/covidview/index.html [Accessed 22 July 2021].
  2. Weber, D., Al-Tawfiq, J., Babcock, H., Bryant, K., Drees, M., Elshaboury, R., et al. (2021). Multisociety Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination as a Condition of Employment for Healthcare Personnel. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 1-46. doi:10.1017/ice.2021.322
  3. American Hospital Association. AHA Policy Statement on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Personnel. July 21, 2021. https://www.aha.org/public-comments/2021-07-21-aha-policy-statement-mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-health-care
  4. Bacon J. ‘Condition of employment’: Hospitals in DC, across the nation follow Houston Methodist in requiring vaccination for workers. USA Today. Available from: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/06/10/dc-hospitals-others-follow-houston-methodist-requiring-vaccination/7633481002/ [Accessed 22 July 2021].
  5. Paulin E. More Nursing Homes Are Requiring Staff COVID-19 Vaccinations. AARP. Available from: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2021/nursing-homes-covid-vaccine-mandate.html [Accessed 22 July 2021].

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – June 2021

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 Statement on the President’s FY 2022 Budget
On June 1, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement supporting restored and increased funding for key domestic and health care programs, such as Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research, in the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Budget.

Thirty-Seven Senators Support FY 2022 Funding for Title VIII in Senate Dear Colleague
On June 4, thirty-seven Senators signed onto a Dear Colleague letter circulated by ​Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) requesting $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in FY 2022.

NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
On June 21, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who was recently confirmed as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

NCC Sends Letter of Congratulations to the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
On June 21, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Andrea Palm, who was recently confirmed as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

NCC Urges Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee to Advance the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act
On June 22, fifty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee urging them to support and advance the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021 (S.1220/H.R.2568).

NCC Submits Testimony to Senate Appropriation Subcommittee
On June 23, sixty members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto written testimony for the record submitted to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The testimony featured the coalition’s funding requests of $530 million for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and $199.755 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for FY 2022.

Message from the CEO – July 2021

Donna Meyer

Dear OADN Members:

Over the last few weeks, I cannot tell you the number of times I heard, “Can you believe it is already July?”  I completely agree as the July 4th holiday always seems to be a turning point for summer festivities and perhaps even a vacation.  The July 4th fireworks bring a sense of celebration and this year there is an additional cause for celebration.  There is a definite glimmer of hope that life is slowly returning to some normalcy.  I am also in a celebratory mood as I look forward to seeing many of you at the OADN National Convention November 18 – 21 in Austin, Texas the “Live Music Capital of the World.” REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

The all-day pre-conference workshop, “Your Leadership Journey: Invest in Yourself,” offers a stellar group of speakers that will provide you with additional skills to chart your unique leadership journey.  All of us possess qualities of great leadership, but this workshop will present an opportunity to further your leadership vision and capacity to lead with an authentic voice.  I encourage all of you to consider attending this workshop with nationally known speakers who will share their thoughts and enhance your ability to lead with confidence.

The convention will also offer a variety of half-day workshops offered on Friday morning.  Sessions will focus on accreditation, NextGen, clinical judgment, simulation, and more.  As we move into the opening ceremony, The DAISY Foundation co-founders Mark and Bonnie Barnes will share their emotional account of the formation of the Foundation which began in 1999 after their son, Patrick passed away at age 33.  Their reflections highlighting the unforgettable impact of compassionate nursing care and the critical role nurses played in their lives during this most challenging time are not to be missed.

Returning general session speakers sharing information on NextGen continue to be a highlight of the convention. NCBSN’s Dr. Phil Dickison will share the NextGen updates and as always will provide a very engaging session. Nurse Think’s Dr. Tim Bristol and Dr. Karin Sherill will provide another interactive session on “NextGen Learning that Lasts.”  Finally, there are two new outstanding general session speakers.  We are pleased to bring an inspiring story by Dr. Sharica Miller “From Foster Care to PhD: Why Faculty Should Always Root for the Under Dog.”  In addition, as simulation has been amplified across many programs this past year, Dr. Desiree Diaz will provide a timely and stimulating presentation on “Leveraging Simulation to Address Societal Needs and Elicit Change.”

As always, there are many excellent concurrent sessions to choose from, informative posters to view, the annual awards luncheon and an opportunity to engage with a variety of vendors in the exhibit hall.  Most importantly, the convention will provide much-needed time to come together and share the many experiences over the last year.

It’s time to make plans and celebrate in Austin!

Take care,

 

 

Donna Meyer, MSN, RN, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN
CEO, OADN

Call for Papers for a Special Issue: Reimagining the Future of Nursing – Deadline Extended to March 1, 2022

We are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication in July 2022 of a special issue on “Reimagining the Future of Nursing.” We are interested in manuscripts on a wide range of issues that address the future of nursing.

 

Papers do not have to be limited to prelicensure nursing. We welcome manuscripts addressing strategies to achieve the current Future of Nursing recommendations as well as publications that present alternate or expanded visions of the future of nursing. We envision that this issue will explore what nursing education can and should be in the next decade.

 

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Preparing the next generation of nurses and nurse educators
  • Recruitment and support of diverse nursing faculty and students
  • Holistic admissions and academic progression
  • Advancing scholarship through research and evidence-based practice
  • Quality, safety, and systems-based practices
  • Use of healthcare technologies
  • Population health and social determinants of health
  • Climate change and environmental justice
  • Disaster preparedness and response
  • Experiential learning to promote health equity
  • Strategies for addressing bias, racism and injustice in nursing
  • Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education
  • Nursing and community action
  • Health policy and advocacy
  • Developing health equity competencies for faculty and students
  • Culturally informed care and cultural humility
  • Delivering inclusive person-centered care
  • Regulatory and accreditation changes

 

We welcome research, innovative practice manuscripts, literature reviews, and theoretical papers. Authors can include links to websites, applications, or demonstrations; video demonstrations up to 3 minutes; audio files; and photos, forms, documents, or figures that illustrate the text.

 

Manuscripts should be sent to www.editorialmanager.com/teln by March 1, 2022.  (Deadline Extended)

Authors should consult the Guide for Authors and indicate this special issue in their cover letter.

Questions can be sent to Editor in Chief Anna Valdez at anna.valdez@oadn.org.