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Applications are being accepted through May 14, 2021 for the Associate Editor position of the official journal of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN).

Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the official journal of, and is wholly owned by, the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN).  The Journal is published by Elsevier Publishers, Philadelphia, PA.

Teaching and Learning in Nursing (TELN) Associate Editor Position Description

Reports to: Journal Editor, Members of the Editorial Board, OADN Board of Directors, and OADN’s Chief Executive Officer

Term of Contract: 2 years with option to renew every two years in consultation with Editor

Compensation: The Associate Editor will receive an annual stipend of $1000.00, paid in quarterly, and a complimentary registration for the OADN Annual Convention.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse, Master’s Degree required; Doctoral degree preferred.
• Publication experience with at least one peer-referred nursing publication.
• Demonstrate editorial experience (previous experience as a reviewer for a referred nursing journal or extensive experience reviewing original research as a nursing faculty member) and an interest in growing in the editor role.
• Ability to appraise quantitative and qualitive research.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Experience as a faculty member/ administrator in a nursing program. Experience in an associate degree nursing program is preferred.
• Individual membership in OADN and completion of the Elsevier Peer Review course is required in appointed.

Specific Duties: 

• Works closely with editor to determine the scope and mission of the journal.
• Offers suggestions for content, members of the editorial board, and reviewers.
• Moves specific journal submissions through the editorial and production process in consultation with the editor.
• Supports the Editor in Chief in overall journal management, particularly with soliciting and reviewing manuscripts, authors, and reviewers.
• Participates in editorial board meetings and journal planning efforts.
• Assists the editor in the day-to-day operations of Teaching and Learning in Nursing, assume full editorial responsibilities in emergency situations due to editor’s absence, and submit one editorial annually as requested by editor for one journal issue.
• Assists with special issue development and journal education.

Other: 

• The associate editor agrees not to perform editorial activities for any other journal that may reasonably be considered as being in competition with TELN.
• The parties agree that this does not prohibit the associate editor from acting as a reviewer or participating in editorial boards for other journals.

Please submit a letter of interest and CV by May 14, 2021 to Dr. Anna Valdez anna.valdez@oadn.org

We know that you believe in and understand the importance of academic progression and, as such, are encouraging your students to continue on their academic journey.  The National Education Progression in Nursing (NEPIN) collaborative wants to recognize you for those efforts with the NEPIN Quality Designation.

The purpose of the NEPIN Quality Designation is to recognize nursing programs that effectively enhance, empower, and encourage the nurse’s ability to obtain higher levels of education.

Any nursing program that is accredited by a specialized/professional nursing accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education is eligible and encouraged to apply.  Designation is awarded for a period of 4 years from the date of acceptance.

The process is simple!  You only need to provide a copy of your strategic plan, quality improvement measures, and outcomes.  We’ve left the formatting up to you to make it more convenient.  For complete details, including submission guidelines, a sample rubric, cost, and the application, click here.

Once the designation is awarded, you will receive the NEPIN Quality Designation seal icon to display on your institution’s website and social media accounts.  Students, potential faculty, stakeholders, and employers will know at a glance that you champion academic progression!

For questions, please contact Tina Lear, NEPIN Executive Director, at tina.lear@nepincollaborative.org.

As a member of the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, OADN has joined in the development and issuing of the below statement abhorring the murder of Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) individuals.  We join the Commission in calling for an immediate halt to all acts of violence being committed against the AAPI community.

(March 24, 2021) On Tuesday, March 16, a white man embarked on a shooting spree across three spas in Atlanta, Ga, resulting in the murder of eight people, including six Asian women. The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission) strongly condemns this senseless, deplorable, and appalling act of violence and racism. The Commission members extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims and all loved ones left behind to grieve this unfathomable tragedy.

Xenophobia, discrimination, racism, violence, sexism, and the stigma against Asian, Asian American and the Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities must stop. Harmful rhetoric and disinformation have contributed to the rise of hate crimes and acts of violence targeting AAPI communities over the past year. Racism creates a health crisis that impacts a person’s mental, spiritual, and physical health as well as overall quality of life. The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements obligates all nurses to be allies and to advocate for and speak up against racism, discrimination, and injustice. As nurses, we respect the human dignity of all people.

Racism, violence, discrimination, and injustice are major social determinants of health and have absolutely no place in a civil, humane society. The Commission stands in solidarity with AAPI communities to vehemently denounce and #StopAsianHate.

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About the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing

The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission) examines the persistent problem of racism within nursing and describes the impact on nurses, patients, communities, and health care systems to motivate all nurses to confront systemic racism. The work is urgent to create safe and liberating environments for all nurses as well as profession that exemplifies inclusivity, diversity, and equity. The Commission is comprised of leading nursing organizations that represent a broad continuum of nursing practice, ethnically diverse groups, nationally and in regions across the country and who have for years raised their individual voices to condemn all forms of racism within our society.

Updated March 10, 2021 — Virtual Simulation Reviews – ATI Update

A new product has been added to the Virtual Simulation Reviews from Unbound Medicine^®. The OADN Simulation Task Force has just complete a comprehensive review of ATI’s Real Life 3.0. Visit the OADN VSR website to read the review.

ATI Real Life 3.0 is a screen-based simulation covering topics in the area of Adult Med-Surg, Maternal Newborn, Nursing Care of Children, and Mental Health. The detailed simulation review compares the product to INACSL Standards and provides faculty and simulationists with information such as cost, required equipment, and faculty and student support for using the product.

We’re looking for more volunteers to participate in the Task Force. If you have a high degree of familiarity with the INACSL Standards and are an OADN member, please send an email indicating your interest to oadn@oadn.org. The time commitment is roughly three hours per week, but can be more depending on your expertise and level of interest.

About Unbound Medicine
Unbound Medicine builds digital products that educate students and answer clinical questions at the point of need. With expertise in medical informatics, health technology, and medical publishing, our team has delivered innovative mobile and web solutions to healthcare institutions and individual clinicians for more than 20 years. Additional information is available at www.unboundmedicine.com.

About Organization of Associate Degree Nursing
OADN is the national voice and a pivotal resource for community college nursing education and the associate degree pathway. We work to expand networks that promote leadership, collaboration, and advocacy to further enrich nursing education and the communities we serve. Online at www.oadn.org

Due to COVID-19 the 2021 NIWI will be held in a virtual format. Mark your calendars for April 19-22, 2021!

NIWI is open to nurses, nursing students, and nursing organization staff leaders that are interested in an orientation to the legislative process. At NIWI, you develop the tools and confidence to approach legislators at the local and national level to advocate for change in nursing, health care and education. There is no application or acceptance process to attend NIWI, anyone may register.

OADN Members qualify for the member rate! Registration for the virtual Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) is now open! Register by April 1 to take advantage of the early bird rate.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kqCGuk

Event Date: March 16th – 4pm ET-5:30pm ET / 1pm PT-2:30pm PT

This webinar will explain how to write a manuscript for publication. Strategies for successful submission and acceptance of a manuscript will be discussed, including resources to aid novice and experienced authors. Differences between writing for academic assignments and writing for publication will be explored.

Register Here

Have you been thinking about submitting a manuscript for publication and do not know where to start or feel overwhelmed by the process? In this webinar the presenters will discuss reasons why it is important to publish in nursing, types of publications, strategies for writing a successful manuscript, the differences between academic papers and published articles, the peer review process, editorial decisions including revise and resubmit, and what happens after your paper is accepted. An overview of how to prepare your manuscript, including how to utilize author guidelines and other reporting standards, will be discussed.

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Describe how to prepare a manuscript for publication using author guidelines, reporting standards, and best practice guidance.
• Explain the differences between writing a paper for school, including doctoral projects and dissertations, and writing for publication.
• Identify resources available to support authors, including the Elsevier Researcher Academy.

Presenters:

Dr. Anna Valdez has over 28 years of experience in clinical practice and nursing education.  She has taught nursing at all levels and in a variety of settings.  She current serves as a Professor and Chair of Nursing at Sonoma State University, and as a contributing senior faculty member at Walden University.  Dr. Valdez is nationally certified in emergency nursing, flight nursing, and nursing education. Her current research interests focus primarily on emergency nursing, social determinants of health, health inequity, social justice, and nursing education.  Dr. Valdez has presented at several conferences and served on a variety of health-related advisory boards. She has published numerous peer reviewed articles and contributed as an author in two current emergency nursing books. Dr. Valdez has served as an Associate Editor, Section Editor and member of the Executive Editorial Board for the Journal of Emergency Nursing. She is currently serving as the Editor in Chief for the Teaching and Learning in Nursing journal.

Dr. David Woodruff, a Faculty Development Specialist with Chamberlain University, was previously the Dean of Academic Affairs at the Cleveland, Ohio Campus. Dr. Woodruff has 30 years of experience in the nursing profession including practicing in Intensive Care and teaching in ADN, BSN, and MSN programs. Prior to coming to Chamberlain, Dr. Woodruff was the founder and president of a business that specialized in personalized continuing education and coaching to increase the number of certified nurses in the workforce.  Dr. Woodruff earned his BSN and MSN from Kent State University, and a PhD in Nursing Education from Capella University. Dr. Woodruff is a National Academies of Practice fellow, Certified Nurse Educator, and is certified in Professional Staff Development, Critical Care nursing and Progressive Care nursing. His dissertation and research interests include the transition to practice and professional development of nurses and faculty. Dr. Woodruff serves as the Associate Editor for the Teaching and Learning in Nursing journal.