Dear OADN Members, For the most part when I write to you monthly, I discuss the latest OADN happenings or new initiatives. I think it is important to share all of this information with you as much as possible. However,…
Dear OADN Members, A very happy Nurses Week to you all! As we celebrate Nurses Week this year, we are challenged to inspire, innovate, and influence. Certainly, the OADN members are no strangers to this call. Having spent 32 years…
Dear OADN Members: Although the official start of spring was March 20th, I always think of the month of April as the beginning of the spring season. The flowers begin to bloom, birds chirp more, and the lush green becomes…
Dear OADN Members, In my February CEO message, I detailed information about the 2018 - 2020 strategic direction that was approved by the OADN Board of Directors. Additionally, I commented on the OADN values of equity and inclusion, authenticity, visionary,…
Dear OADN Members: This past month many of you voted on the updated OADN mission and vision, as well as additional by-laws revisions. I want to acknowledge and thank you for your support of these significant modifications. I am very…
Dear OADN Members: Happy New Year and welcome to 2018! I hope everyone had a beautiful holiday season with a well-deserved break. As the New Year approaches most individuals begin to think of a fresh start with new goals and…
Dear OADN Members: Happy New Year and welcome to 2018! I hope everyone had a beautiful holiday season with a well-deserved break. As the New Year approaches most individuals begin to think of a fresh start with new goals and…
Dear OADN Members: November was such an exciting month with the highlight of the OADN National Convention! It was an amazing convention from the time I entered the gorgeous Fairmont Princess Resort. The sessions were high caliber and provided stimulating…
Dear OADN members: The time is quickly approaching for the 2017 OADN Convention in Scottsdale! The Board of Directors and the Convention Planning Committee are very excited as in three short weeks the convention will be here. This will be…
Dear OADN Members: The fall semester is in full swing for all of you and for OADN as well. September has proven to be a very eventful month of representations and developing our latest initiative of the National Education Progression…
Dear OADN Members: The fall semester is now upon us! Life returns to that faster and familiar pace as the next academic year kicks into full gear. I hope that summer afforded you the opportunity to visit family, catch up…
Dear Members, It is my honor to address you for the first time as OADN’s new Deputy Director. You’ll be hearing more from me in the coming weeks and months as I learn more about you and the important work…
Dear OADN Members: The first full month of the summer has flown by, and we are now getting ready to celebrate a very special summer holiday, July 4th! It is a celebration of the freedom this country affords each of…
Dear OADN Members: Well, the semester is over for most of us and now it is time to breath! Another class done, another set of grades completed, and another group of nursing graduates that we anxiously await to hear about…
Dear OADN Members: I can hardly believe May is here! I know this is an extremely busy time of year with pinning ceremonies, honor convocations, and graduations. It is an exciting time as new graduates fulfill their educational requirements and…
Dear OADN Members: March proved to be another busy month for OADN with numerous representations and engaging meetings. My travels took me to Washington, DC for meetings at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and attendance at the American…
Dear OADN Members: In the majority of my messages, I focus on nursing education and how this often impacts OADN and each of you in your daily work as nurse educators. In the last month, there have been many occurrences…
Dear OADN Members, The first month of 2017 is now in the history books, and like most months, the time flies by and in somewhat of astonished state I wonder where the month went. The OADN Board of Directors had…
Dear OADN members,Happy New Year and welcome to 2017! I hope everyone had a magical holiday season and was able to enjoy family, friends, and some relaxation. The holidays are continually filled with so many activities and as we enter…
Dear OADN Members: I can hardly believe the month of December is here and 2016 will soon be in the history books. OADN’s history will also be recorded with another successful convention that recently concluded in Dallas, Texas. It was…
Dear OADN Members: As I write this message to you, I am hoping I will be seeing many of you very soon at the national convention. I am looking forward to seeing the convention attendees as this is a highlight…
Dear OADN Members: As you read this message I have traveled to Geneva, Switzerland with a group of nursing leaders. The trip was organized by Dr. Susan Hassmiller, Senior Advisor for Nursing at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. We began…
Dear OADN Members:Welcome back to the fall semester 2016! Another academic year begins with the excitement of a new generation of nurses beginning their entry in the profession. You can sense from the students’ faces, their apprehension and yet eager…
Dear OADN Members:The summer is fast coming to a close, and I am hopeful that you were able to have some much needed rest and relaxation. The OADN Board of Directors had a very engaging summer Board meeting that continues…
Dear OADN Members: The July CEO message provides two very exciting and informative updates: a new membership structure and the OADN 2016 convention. One of the most important aspects of an association is to listen to your members that you…
Dear OADN Members: FACEBOOK, FACEBOOK, FACEBOOK!! I am quite sure beginning my message with these words may have caught your attention. I know many of you are on Facebook, so if you have not liked the Organization for Associate Degree…
Dear OADN Members: For the most part, when I draft my message to you, the words appear without difficulty. I have an idea, I quickly place my fingers on the keyboard, and the thoughts flow. However, this month creating the…
Dear OADN Members: Happy April Fool’s Day! I can hardly believe March is over and spring is upon us. For some reason, I always think of the month of March as the month with major wind gusts. I have to…
Dear OADN Members:I hope you have leaped into March relishing in the thought that spring is upon us and had the opportunity to enjoy an extra day this leap year. How fitting that February 29th – March 4th has been…
Dear OADN Members;As you are aware, the direction of healthcare in the United States and abroad is evolving with increased emphasis on preventive services and care. A paradigm shift is occurring, moving towards an interprofessional model of care that demonstrates…
