Dear OADN Members: The Fourth of July is upon us, a holiday I have always enjoyed for its patriotic songs, joyous parades, and festive fireworks. It is a day to gather together with family, friends, neighbors, and our fellow Americans as we celebrate the independence of our country. This year is no exception, but I […]
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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 Top Legislative Priorities On May 6, sixty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging Congress to […]
The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing has issued a new foundational report that explores the impact of systemic racism on the nursing workforce and delivery of nursing care. The report closely examines the effects that racism has on nursing education, policy, research, and practice. “These reports explore how racism shows up in our profession. We invite […]
The Center for American Progress has published a new report entitled How To Ease The Nursing Shortage In America. The report underscores the important role that community colleges and the associate degree pathway plan in ensuring a robust, diverse nursing workforce. The report addresses “three main constraints that prevent higher education institutions from graduating more […]
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 FY 2023 Appropriations Requests to House and Senate LHHS-ED Appropriations Subcommittees On April 11, fifty-eight members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed […]
This guest blog was authored by Sandra Y. Walker, EJD, MS, RN, FAADN, Dean of Technical Studies at Central Ohio Technical College. Dr. Walker serves on the board of directors for the OADN Foundation and is a Fellow of the Academy of Associate Degree Nursing Many nurses have been following the news related to […]
The OADN Foundation promotes the mission and vision of OADN, through the development of resources, the recognition of scholarship and excellence in associate degree nursing education. The Foundation is pleased to announce the applications are now being accepted for the numerous scholarships and awards. The Foundation is excited to announce that the level of funding […]
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 Passage of the FY 2022 Omnibus On March 11, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement commending Congress for passing the bipartisan […]