Celebrating the Life of Judi Crume OADN Mourns the Passing of Past President It is with sincere sympathy that the OADN Board of Directors shares that Judi Crume, OADN President from 2010-2011 passed away on April 14 in Phoenix, Arizona. …
Dear OADN Members, We need you. OADN needs your unique talents and abilities to move our organization forward in creative and meaningful ways. We currently have (5) open elected positions. As nurses, we understand the power of an individual who…
(May 2020) - Shiv Gaglani, the co-founder and CEO of Osmosis, hosted OADN CEO Donna Meyer to discuss the realities facing early-career nurses and discuss the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the nursing workforce.
“Community college nursing education is essential for the health of the country.” In these challenging COVID-19 times our nation has embraced nurses as the heroes among us. We often look to our heroes and leaders for guidance. Now, more than…
(May 2020) - Shiv Gaglani, the co-founder and CEO of Osmosis, hosted OADN CEO Donna Meyer to discuss the realities facing early-career nurses and discuss the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the nursing workforce. Transcript SHIV GAGLANI: Hi. I'm…
AJN clinical editor Betsy Todd speaks with Donna Meyer, chief executive officer of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, about new collaborations that strengthen AD nursing education, and how AD education fits into the larger picture of the future of…
(April 27, 2020) Donna Meyer, CEO of the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing, and AACC President Walter Bumphus discuss the state of nursing education on a new episode of AACC’s Community College Voice podcast, Season 4, Episode 2.
(April 13, 2020) OADN is joining forces with CastleBranch to provide OADN members with access to a COVID-19 infectious disease screening platform, which can be used to screen students for COVID-19 symptoms and assist them to return to clinical rotations.…
AACN and OADN Collaborate to Offer Free COVID-19 Response Webinars to Nursing Faculty and Students Nationwide March 31, 2020 – The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Organization for Associate…
AADN Issues Call for Nominations OADN Members, The Academy of Associate Degree Nursing (AADN) was established to recognize those individuals who model exemplary dedication to associate degree nursing education and practice, and have worked as change agents to advance health…
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Call for Abstracts OADN 2020 Convention The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) invites nursing educators, nursing administrators, practitioners, and those interested in nursing education to submit a written proposal that can be developed into a presentation for the OADN…
The Board of Directors for the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anna Valdez, Ph.D., RN, CEN, CFRN, CNE, FAEN, FAADN as Editor in Chief of the association’s official publication Teaching and…
Source: Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) is pleased to collaborate with The DAISY Foundation to issue
(October 14, 2019) - The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) is pleased to collaborate with The DAISY Foundation to issue a National Call for Nurse Faculty Recognition to honor nursing faculty who prepare the next generation of nursing professionals…
CAE Healthcare and the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) announced today that they will collaborate to provide simulation-based education, training and innovative products and services to OADN members. “OADN is dedicated to enhancing the quality of community-based nursing education…
(June 26, 2019) OADN CEO Donna Meyer has been named to the American Academy of Nursing’s 2019 Fellows Class, garnering her the nation’s top honor in nursing. “I am deeply grateful to my peers for this honor.” Meyer said. “This…
Source: American Nurses Association & NursingNow National campaign aims to improve health care globally by raising the profile of nurses WHAT: Top
May 13 - 19, 2019 Donate to help nurses make a difference in communities across the nation. https://www.gofundme.com/spring-into-leadership-2019 Anyone can spring into action to help us in our efforts to ensure that nurses have a voice at the table! Every…
OADN and CGFNS International Enter into Strategic Partnership to Examine Global Nursing Education (Dec. 13 2018)—CGFNS International, Inc., the world’s largest credentials analysis organization serving the nursing and allied health care professions, and the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN)…
OADN CEO Donna Meyer Appointed to American Red Cross National Nursing Committee “Donna Meyer, Chief Executive Officer of the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), will represent OADN on the American Red Cross National Nursing Committee (NNC). Dr. Carmen Kynard,…
American Academy of Nursing Announces Suzanne Miyamoto as New Chief Executive Officer October 16, 2018 – OADN congratualtes Public Director Suzanne Miyamoto, PhD, RN, FAAN on her appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Academy of…
Source: George Washington University A replication of the 1997 “Woodhull Study on Nursing and the Media” found nurses continue to be underrepresented as sources in heath
The subject of medical marijuana is becoming an increasingly complex topic for nurse educators. It is not only the use, but also the information that is needed when educating the next generation of nurses. The National Council of State Boards…
Dear OADN Members, Over the last few years, OADN has experienced many transitions as we continue to build our presence as a national nursing organization. We are thankful for the support of our membership who has encouraged and supported our…
Dr. Elizabeth “Libby” Mahaffey Receives the Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the ACEN (July 31, 2018) OADN is proud to celebrate Dr. Libby Mahaffey, the inaugural recipient of the Accreditation Commission in Nursing Education’s (ACEN) Lifetime Achievement Award for Service.…
The Gerontological Society of America Forms Partnership with Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (June 21, 2018) The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) are collaborating in a new partnership with the goal of…
(June 11, 2018) Donna Meyer, CEO for the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), has been appointed to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP). The prestigious federal council advises the Administration and Congress on healthcare policies…
Michael Bleich Appointed Public Director to the OADN Board of Directors April 4, 2018 - The OADN Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Michael R. Bleich, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN as a public director to the…
George Washington School of Nursing & OADN Announce a Partnership to Advance Nursing Education With so many nurses and nurse faculty nearing retirement, colleges and universities are relying on a shrinking faculty workforce to educate the next generation of nurses.…
