Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – March 2025

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.   Advocacy & Engagement  NCC Sends FY 2026 Appropriations Requests to House and Senate LHHS-ED Appropriations Subcommittees On March 27, sixty-one members of the Nursing […]

The Trajecsys Partnership: Another OADN Membership Benefit

OADN Member Benefits from Trajecsys We’re excited to remind you of the outstanding benefits available through OADN’s strategic partnership with Trajecsys, your trusted leader in online clinical recordkeeping. This partnership is designed to bring cost savings and value-added support to OADN member programs while reinforcing Trajecsys’ commitment to leadership and scholarship in associate degree nursing [...]

Important Update: Dates shift for 2025 OADN Convention

Special Announcement: The dates for the 2025 OADN Convention have shifted to November 20–22, 2025. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding. We are confident this adjustment will enhance the overall experience for all attendees. As a reminder, the Call for Abstracts is now open! We invite you [...]

Apply for OADN Foundation Scholarships, Awards, and Grants in 2025

The OADN Foundation Board of Directors announces the annual call for applications for the 2025 OADN Foundation Scholarships, Awards, and Grants. These prestigious opportunities provide significant benefits to OADN members, supporting faculty and students in their professional growth and educational advancement. The OADN Foundation remains committed to advancing the mission and vision of OADN by fostering [...]

OADN Voices: March 2025

Start Preparing for the Best Convention of the Year This year we will be celebrating the 2025 OADN Convention, November 20 to 22 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Convention’s theme, Elevating Nursing Education: Embracing Change, Strengthening Community, reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of nursing education and the critical role of collaboration, resilience, and innovation in ensuring [...]

New AACN Scholarships Support Associate Degree Nursing Students

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses partners with the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing to establish scholarships for ADN students ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – March 13 2025 – The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) are partnering to provide scholarships to students pursuing associate degrees in nursing. Students [...]

Call For Abstracts: 2025 OADN Convention

Join nursing educators, administrators, and industry professionals to share knowledge, inspire change, and strengthen our ADN community. The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) proudly invites you to submit an abstract for the 2025 OADN Convention, taking place November 20 – 22, 2025, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in the heart of Music City. This [...]

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – February 2025

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 Congressional Leadership Reiterating FY 2025 Funding Requests On February 14, all 64 members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) […]

OADN Voices: February 2025

Honoring Black History Month: A Legacy of Resilience, A Future of Promise On behalf of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), I consider it both an honor and a privilege, during one of my favorite months of the year, to recognize the contributions of key Black figures in nursing on whose shoulders I, and [...]

AI Ethics in Nursing Education: Webinar

The OADN Simulation Committee and Unbound Medicine invite OADN members to an insightful panel discussion exploring the ethical landscape of AI in nursing education. Leading nurse educators and simulation experts, each bringing hands-on experience with AI in healthcare training, will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching methods, professional standards, and data privacy in healthcare […]