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The 2026 OADN Convention—A Commitment to Your Own Well Being This year, the 2026 OADN Convention will take place November 12–14 in San Antonio, Texas, at the Marriott Rivercenter at the River Walk. Our theme—Empowering the ADN Educator: Flourishing with Strength and Sustainability—captures the increasingly complex environment ADN educators navigate every day. This theme [...]
Dr. Morris brings extensive experience in nursing education and scholarship Washington, DC — The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) and Teaching and Learning in Nursing (TELN) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn Morris, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, JD, as Associate Editor of the journal. Dr. Morris brings a distinctive and highly valued interdisciplinary [...]
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 102 Representatives Support FY 2027 Funding for Title VIII in House Dear Colleague Letter On March 27, a record one hundred [...]
Melissa L. Mastorovich, DNP, RN, PMH-BC, FAADN Announced as Editor-in-Chief of Teaching and Learning in Nursing Washington, DC — The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) is pleased to announce the selection and appointment of Melissa L. Mastorovich, DNP, RN, PMH-BC, FAADN, as Editor-in-Chief of Teaching and Learning in Nursing (TELN), the official peer-reviewed journal [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]