Washington, DC — The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Foundation is pleased to announce a generous investment from Brian Bright that will support senior Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students through the newly established Brian Bright Senior ADN Student Scholarships. Beginning this year, the investment will fund five annual scholarships of $2,000 each for [...]
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Chapter: Epsilon Upsilon Faculty Advisor: Darlene Ardary The Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society takes immense pride in announcing the successful completion of its recent two-day community blood drive. Held on April 1st and 2nd, this collaborative initiative was designed to address the vital need for blood donations within the local community. With passionate dedication, [...]
The OADN Foundation Board of Directors announces the annual call for applications for the 2026 OADN Foundation Scholarships, Awards, and Grants. These opportunities provide meaningful support to OADN members by investing in faculty and students committed to advancing associate degree nursing (ADN) education. Through scholarships, awards, and grants, the OADN Foundation continues to strengthen the [...]
Jennifer E. Smith EdD, MSN, MBA, RN, CNE, CV-BC Renewing Purpose By Nourishing the Heart of Nursing Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Until recently, I did not … although, I have had a keen interest in nutrition since my first course in nursing school. It makes sense to me that our [...]
Submit an abstract for the OADN Convention in San Antonio The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing invites abstract submissions for the 2026 OADN Convention, taking place November 12 to 14, 2026, at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the historic River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. This national conference convenes nursing educators, administrators, and [...]
As OADN members, you have a voice in the federal policy decisions that shape nursing education and the nursing workforce. Through our work with the Nursing Community Coalition, OADN advocates for federal funding, workforce investments, and policies that support ADN programs, faculty, students, and the communities they serve. Advocacy & Engagement NCC Sends Letter [...]
Teaching and Learning in Nursing Call for Papers & Special Issue Announcement: The ANA’s New Code of Ethics for Nurses We are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication in July of 2027 of a special issue on the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. We are interested in manuscripts on a wide range of […]
Ruby Alvarez Ph.D., MSN, RN As we welcome February 2026, I invite all students, colleagues, and communities of interest to pause and reflect on Black History Month. This time is especially meaningful for me as both an African American registered nurse, a nurse educator, and a board member of the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing [...]
The OADN Foundation has appointed Juan M. Gonzalez, DNP, PhD, APRN, AGACNP-BC, ENP-C, FNP-BC, CEN, CNE, FAANP, FAAN, and Geoffrey M. Roche, MPA, to its Board of Directors. These appointments reflect the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to advancing associate degree nursing education through leadership that brings lived experience, professional expertise, and a national perspective on workforce [...]
As OADN members, you have a voice in the federal policy decisions that shape nursing education and the nursing workforce. Through our work with the Nursing Community Coalition, OADN advocates for federal funding, workforce investments, and policies that support ADN programs, faculty, students, and the communities they serve. Advocacy & Engagement NCC Sends Letter [...]