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 Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 On July 14, sixty-two members […]
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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 Statement on the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget On June 3, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) released a statement strongly […]
The Power of Gathering at the OADN Convention Public Director, OADN Board of Directors As we soak in the brightness of the summer months, I hope you are finding time to rest, reflect, and reconnect with what inspires your journey as an educator, advocate, and leader. While summer offers space to recharge, it also gives [...]
Addressing the U.S. and Global Nursing Workforce Shortage: The Role of Associate Degree Nursing Programs OADN wishes you a happy June! This month is joyful, full of celebrations such as graduations, Pride, Juneteenth, Father’s Day, and weddings, and filled with the hope of nature in full bloom. June is a month of renewal, growth, 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. Advocacy & Engagement NCC Statement on the President’s FY 2026 Budget On May 5, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement expressing […]
Early Bird Registration is Open We are excited to announce our fantastic lineup of featured speakers for the 2025 OADN Convention! Our speakers include experts and leaders in public health, community building, government service, leadership development, government, and AI. Innovators in nursing education and practice, our featured speakers match the theme of this year’s convention, [...]
Dear OADN Community, A few days ago, I reached out to a faculty member at one of our OADN program institutions schools and invited him to co-author a chapter with me in an upcoming book. This simple act reflects a practice I’ve long embraced: to bring an emerging educator, leader, or scholar along on every [...]
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 Submits Testimony to House Appropriation LHHS-ED Subcommittee On April 9, sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto […]
New Data Underscore the Power of ADN Education — and the Importance of Your Voice Dear OADN Members, Fresh data from the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Survey, conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), provides timely validation of the critical role Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) programs continue to play in […]
**Please note the revised seminar dates below.** OADN LEADS with an exciting opportunity for Associate Degree Nursing Deans & Directors! With an evolving landscape in associate degree nursing education, the demand for skilled leaders who can foster a culture of excellence is greater than ever. OADN is offering an exclusive opportunity for ADN deans […]