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OADN Voices: September 2025

A Season of Change: Succession Begins With You! Dear OADN Members, Every season holds its own unique charm, “but I think I love Fall most of all.” As the air cools and the leaves begin to turn, fall reminds us that change is both beautiful and necessary. In education, this season marks more than the [...]

Nashville is Calling: OADN Launches Convention Website

Explore Music City at Our New Convention Website We’re excited to share that the 2025 OADN Annual Convention website is now live. You can browse the evolving program, preview featured sessions, and start planning your experience in Nashville, Tennessee. The 2025 Convention is in the *heart* of Music City. As exciting as the convention floor [...]

Nursing Community Monthly Roundup – August 2025

OADN continues our federal advocacy on your behalf as a member of the Nursing Community Coalition, where we work to ensure nurses are supported and nursing education is funded. Advocacy & Engagement    NCC Statement on the Senate FY 2026 LHHS-ED Appropriations Bill On August 5, the Nursing Community Coalition issued a statement commending the […]

Student Poster Abstracts: Submission Open

Call for Student Abstracts OADN proudly invites pre-licensure RN students to submit poster abstracts for the 2025 OADN Annual Convention, taking place November 20th to 22nd at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in the heart of Music City. We are also excited to announce a total of $3,000 in awards ($1,500 for students and $1,500 for [...]

OADN 2025 Elections: Candidate List

OADN Elections 2025: Voting is Open The Board of Directors and Nominating Committee ask you to exercise your vote in our national organization. Your voice provides essential input into the future leadership of OADN. It is critical that OADN has your participation as we implement current and future strategies to grow OADN and provide national [...]

OADN Foundation Announces 2025 Honorees

OADN Foundation Honors 2025 Award, Scholarship, and Grant Recipients, Celebrating Excellence in the Associate Degree Nursing Pathway Washington, D.C. — August 13, 2025 — The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Awards, Scholarships, and Grants, honoring exceptional educators, dedicated researchers, and inspiring students who are [...]