OADN Foundation Mission
The OADN Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. The Foundation advances excellence in associate degree nursing education by investing in academic progression, leadership development, and scholarly research that strengthen the nursing workforce.
OADN Foundation Goals
Academic Progression & Professional Development
Provide scholarships to support the preparation and development of associate degree faculty and students.
Leadership
Promote the development and recognition of nurse leaders in associate degree nursing education.
Research
Support scholarly research to advance associate degree nursing education.
Applications & Resources
Now accepting applications for 2026.
Bobbie Anderson Leadership Award Application
Applications due May 15.
Donna Meyer Visionary Impact Award Application
Applications due May 15.
Elsevier Educator of The Year Application
Annual Funding: One award of $1,500
Applications due May 15.
Wolters Kluwer New Educator Award Application
Annual Funding: One award of $1,000
Applications due May 15.
Level Up RN Educator Scholarship Application
2026 Funding: One scholarship of $1,000, and in addition, the recipient will receive the complete Level Up RN Ultimate Nursing School Survival Kit (valued at $469.95), one-year Level Up RN membership (valued at $99), and Flashables (valued at $199).
Applications due May 15.
Wolters Kluwer Nurse Educator Scholarship Application
2026 Funding: One scholarship of $1,000
Applications due May 15.
OADN Foundation Educator Scholarship for Academic Progression Application
Annual Funding: One scholarship of $2,500
Applications due May 15.
Trajecsys Leadership Institute Scholarships
Awardees chosen based on OADN Leadership Institute Application Process. Contact Karen.LaMartina@OADN.org for more information.
Students, please use your nursing program’s OADN membership number for these scholarship applications.
AACN Student Scholarship for Critical-Care Practice Application
sponsored by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Annual Funding: Eight scholarships of $2,500 each
Applications due April 30.
Alpha Delta Nu Student Scholarship for Leadership and Service Application
funded by the Illinois Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
Annual Funding: One scholarship of $1,000
Applications due April 30.
Brian Bright Senior Student Scholarship Application
Annual Funding: Five scholarship of $2,000 each, with preference given to the top two applicants from the Convention host city.
Applications due April 30.
Level Up RN Student Scholarship Application
2026 Funding: One scholarship of $1,000, and in addition, the recipient will receive the complete Level Up RN Ultimate Nursing School Survival Kit (valued at $469.95), one-year Level Up RN membership (valued at $99), and Flashables (valued at $199).
Applications due April 30
OADN Foundation Student Scholarship for Allied Health Careerists in Nursing Application
Annual Funding: One scholarship of $1,500
Applications due April 30.
WoltersKluwer LPN Transition Scholarship Application
2026 Funding: One scholarship of $1,000
Applications due April 30.
Archer Review Grant for AI in Nursing Education Application
sponsored by Archer Review
Annual Funding: One award of $2,500
Applications due May 15.
i-Human Patients Simulation Advancement Grant Application
sponsored by Kaplan North America
Annual Funding: One award of $2,000
Applications due May 15.
OADN Foundation Research Grant Application
Annual Funding: One award of $5,000
Applications due May 15.
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators provides colleges/schools of nursing an international recognition program that they may use to demonstrate appreciation to their nursing faculty for their commitment and inspirational influence on their students.
In light of the nursing faculty shortage, The DAISY Foundation is confident that given the evidence of the importance of meaningful recognition, this program will contribute to:
- Nurse Educator retention and engagement
- A more positive work environment
PRESIDENT: Donna Meyer MSN, RN, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN – OADN CEO Emeritus
VICE PRESIDENT: Kimberly J. Harper MS, RN, FAAN – Chief Executive Officer Emeritus and Executive Consultant, Indiana Center for Nursing
TREASURER: Tom Cucuel
SECRETARY: Sandra Y. Walker EJD, MS, RN, FAADN
DIRECTOR: Andy Mendelson – VP Sales and Account Management, Archer Review
DIRECTOR: Tonya Taylor, MSN, RN, MBA – Sentinel U
DIRECTOR: Elaine Foster Ph.D. – Vice President of Nursing, Educational Affiliates
DIRECTOR: Cara Heinrich – VP, Customer Success, Trajecsys Corporation
DIRECTOR: Juan M González DNP, Ph.D., APRN, AGACNP-BC, ENP-C, FNP-BC, CEN, CNE, FAANP, FAAN – Professor of Clinical Director, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Miami
DIRECTOR: Geoffrey M. Roche MPA – Senior Vice President, Healthcare Solutions, Academic and Product Innovation, Risepoint
DIRECTOR: Colleen A Leners DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAADN, FNAP, FAAN
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR: OADN Chief Executive Officer – Rick García Ph.D., RN, CCM, FAAOHN, FAADN, FAAN
