Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Email Format
Higher EducationIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
OADN operates as a national professional association focused on associate degree nursing and community college nursing education. It works to improve program quality, strengthen the professional role of ADN nurses, and preserve pathways for graduates to pursue further nursing education amid changes in healthcare. Based in Edwardsville, Illinois and founded in 1984, the organization positions itself as the national voice and a key resource for ADN-focused nursing education. Its intended audience includes community colleges, nursing education programs, and faculty, as well as students pursuing the ADN pathway who seek career advancement. OADN emphasizes collaboration with other national nursing organizations to support academic progression, leadership development, and improvements in healthcare practice and delivery. In 2026, the organization announced leadership appointments for its journal Teaching and Learning in Nursing, reflecting ongoing activities to disseminate scholarship and foster collegial exchange.