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 [...]
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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 […]
The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) proudly celebrates the exceptional efforts of Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) faculty across the nation in educating and preparing students to achieve an outstanding 90.63% national NCLEX pass rate—the highest in over a decade for ADN graduates. This historic achievement follows the introduction of the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) […]
Late last year we hosted a webinar with Dr. Anna Valdez on ableism in nursing education and practice; we also highlighted her important contributions to nursing education in a blog post. Dozens of OADN members attended the webinar and listened to Dr. Valdez, herself a disabled nurse educator, give examples of the negative personal and [...]
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 Welcomes the 119th Congress On January 17, 2025, all sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter welcoming Representatives and […]
A Welcome Message from OADN's Western Region Director Hello, OADN members and friends, My name is Enna Trevathan and I am honored to serve as your Western Region Director! Over the past 40 years, our members have elevated our organization as the national leader in Associate Degree nursing education and a key player in the [...]
We are excited to announce that Karen LaMartina, Ph.D., MSN, RN, FAADN, has been selected as the incoming Director of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Leadership Institute. With a distinguished career in nursing education and a proven track record of leadership, Dr. LaMartina brings a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to [...]
Congratulations to the 2024 Fellows of the Academy of Associate Degree Nursing! The 2024 Fellows class of the Academy of Associate Degree Nursing was formally inducted on October 31, 2024 at the JW Marriot in Tampa, Florida. OADN celebrates all fellows of the AADN and their remarkable contributions to students, faculty, patients, and communities. Academy […]
Nurse Residency Reflections: Strengthening Our Future Through Transition to Practice Programs Dear OADN Members, December 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of completing my nurse residency program (NRP) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. As I reflect on my nursing journey and with the holidays upon us, I can’t help but feel nostalgic, fortunate, and grateful for […]
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 House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees Supporting the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act On November 15, sixty-three members […]