Organization for Associate Degree Nursing

May we all remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and recall some of his many powerful words. "I know that love is ultimately the only answer to mankind's problems."

2021 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin & Information Flyer Now Available! NCLEX Candidate Bulletin is the primary resource for NCLEX candidates getting ready to take their examination. This resource highlights the process of registering for the NCLEX, scheduling an exam appointment and the rules and policies candidates must follow while in the test center. https://www.ncsbn.org/21_NCLEXinfo_factsheet.pdf NCLEX Information Flyer is a glimpse of the important information that is contai...ned in the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin. It highlights the eight steps of the NCLEX, relevant contact information, acceptable identification and scheduling policies. https://www.ncsbn.org/candidatebulletin.htm Candidate Bulletin Information page of NCSBN.org and are effective Jan. 1, 2021. See more

OADN Board Member Sharon Goldfarb featured in this news report on how nursing students in CA could improve efforts to vaccinate more people in the state.

OADN Wants You! Interested in getting involved at the OADN national level. Here is your opportunity for engagement in very important committee and task force work. https://oadn.org//88288-oadn-seeks-committee-and-task-forc Everyone is welcomed and we need your input to continue making OADN an amazing organization!

OADN Webinar - Vetting Virtual Simulations January 26, 2021 - 1pm ET / 10am PT Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DnPqAx3rQy6mjKKyn56hJg The COVID-19 crisis, coupled with time constraints faced by nurse faculty, has created a crucial need for an easily accessible database of simulation resources. In late 2020, OADN in collaboration with Unbound Medicine launched Virtual Simulation Reviews. This resource is designed to assist faculty/simulation staff in selecti...ng virtual simulation products to substitute and/or augment students' clinical experiences. Please, join us for this webinar led by OADN Simulation Task Force members Liz Robison, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, Simulation Center Coordinator/Professor of Nursing at Northwest Florida State College and Mario Jara, MSN, RN, Nursing Lab Specialist at Austin Community College. Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DnPqAx3rQy6mjKKyn56hJg See more

Register for the 2020 OADN Virtual Convention Today! Click here: https://bit.ly/3hVyIXo

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Please consider contacting your local American Red Cross Chapter to host a blood drive.

It was wonderful to hear Dr. Jill Biden speak about community colleges last evening. She specifically mentioned homeless students living in cars and pursuing an education. Once again emphasizing the important work all of you do as nurse educators. Wishing you a wonderful fall semester in some challenging times, but you are creating OPPORTUNITY for so many students.

OADN is proud to partner with the DAISY Foundation to honor nursing faculty for their exceptional work in educating the next generation of nurses. OADN encourages our members to be part of DAISY and honor your outstanding faculty.

The International Council of Nurses has released a song for nurses everywhere to celebrate their incredible contribution to the health of the world "I am a Nurse" is released as a tribute to the global nursing family and their steadfast commitment to the people they serve, especially in this extraordinary year.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVHo0ngr-E4&feature=youtu.be

https://bit.ly/2BhIfZF ...As you begin to prepare for the fall semester, we know that the unique demands of online instruction will remain a reality for many faculty. With a combined 100+ years of online teaching experience, the educators at American Sentinel University are presenting their best practices for online teaching, followed by a Q & A session to answer any questions you may have. This presentation will cover the basics in taking your classroom curriculum to the virtual platform. Register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/2BhIfZF

This webinar will be available beginning Wednesday, July 15 at 3 pm ET. Register here: https://bit.ly/3j0D2qk OADN members are invited to join CastleBranch for a pre-recorded discussion as we share some best practices. Healthcare students stay busy and come in contact with many different people through classes, clinicals and skill labs, not to mention jobs, family and social obligations. But their hard work, drive and passion in these many different areas put them at high risk for exposure to COVID-19. How can you help them return to campus and clinicals safely and responsibly? Please join this webinar: https://bit.ly/3j0D2qk

Corrine Floyd MSN, RN has developed a research study about minority nurses. The study compares the experiences of incivility and bullying to empowerment in the workplace. Participation consists of a consent, survey, and interview (per your preference of style i.e. cell phone, email, etc.). If you would like to help please complete the initial survey: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com//SV_9QWP45FInS

OADN CEO Donna Meyer and other nursing leaders were featured in MedPage Today article on nursing students and the pandemic. https://www.medpagetoday.com/publich/medicaleducation/87091

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