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 Reiterating FY 2022 Funding Requests On January 19, sixty members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to the House […]
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Dear OADN Members: In my first message of the year, I highlighted the amazing work of our members through their volunteer service on OADN committees and task forces. . I shared with great admiration how each of you persevered and made a difference in the lives of your nursing students. I am forever grateful for […]
SILVER SPRING, MD – According to the findings of a new, national survey of nurses by the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission), nearly half reported that there is widespread racism in nursing, demonstrating a substantial problem within the profession. Comprised of leading nursing organizations, the Commission examines the issue of racism […]
The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing is seeking public comments for the 2022 National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing Foundational Report. The report and instructions for how to provide comments are located here: ANA Public Comment (nursingworld.org) under “Current Opportunities”. OADN was invited to be an inaugural member of the Commission in January of 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 Senators Outlining Shared Build Back Better Act Priorities On December 2, fifty-six members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter […]
Dear OADN Members: I hope everyone had the opportunity to take a breath and enjoy the holiday season over the past few weeks. Unfortunately, I know from member communications that many of you have been impacted by the Omicron variant. However, the positive news is the illness has been less severe. I know all of […]
Dear OADN Members: As I traveled home from the OADN Annual Convention in Austin, I reflected on how thrilled I was to see so many of you in person and have the opportunity to meet and speak with you directly. It was inspiring to hear your stories and learn about your experiences over the past […]
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 House Passage of the Build Back Better Act On November 19, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement after the […]
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 and the Campaign for Action hosts Virtual Congressional Briefing on the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Report On October 4, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) and […]
Dear OADN Members: As you know, OADN has always been committed to promoting best practices in nursing education and supporting academic progression within the profession. Support for all pathways into the nursing profession is critically important now more than ever if we hope to meet the current nursing workforce demands facing our country and continue […]