Nursing Apprenticeships: Examples for Oregon Discussion

Cover image of the 2019 report on nursing apprenticeships and workforce strategies for Oregon

Nursing apprenticeships are gaining renewed attention as a strategy to address workforce shortages in healthcare. This discussion paper explores existing models and evaluates their relevance to Oregon’s nursing pipeline. It invites healthcare leaders and policymakers to reimagine how education and on-the-job training can work together.

The Demand for Nursing Professionals in Oregon – 2018

Featured image of the 2018 nursing workforce demand report by the Oregon Center for Nursing.

Employer perspectives across Oregon’s healthcare sectors reveal rising turnover and vacancy rates, especially in long term care. Survey findings uncover how workforce challenges vary dramatically across hospitals, public health, home health, and hospice settings. With regional shortages looming, employer responses suggest that targeted, sector-specific strategies are critical to stabilize Oregon’s nursing pipeline.

2018 Aging Trends in Oregon’s Nursing Workforce

Cover image of the 2018 report on aging trends in Oregon's nursing workforce, published by the Oregon Center for Nursing.

Oregon’s nursing workforce is getting younger, with a growing presence of nurses in their 20s and 30s. While this demographic shift offers promise, it raises urgent questions about experience gaps and impending retirements. This analysis explores how age trends differ by geography and employment setting, and what they mean for Oregon’s healthcare system.

Oregon Nurse Faculty: Why Are They Leaving?

Cover page of the 2017 report titled “Oregon’s Nurse Faculty: Why Are They Leaving?” published by the Oregon Center for Nursing.

Oregon’s nursing education system faces a growing challenge: faculty are leaving their positions at concerning rates. This publication explores the key factors behind their departure, including workload, compensation, and institutional support. Understanding these trends is essential to ensuring the future stability of Oregon’s nursing workforce.

Oregon’s Licensed Practical Nurse Workforce

Cover page of the 2016 OCN publication “Oregon’s Licensed Practical Nurse Workforce.”

Licensed practical nurses play a vital role in Oregon’s health care system, yet their distribution and practice settings reveal important workforce dynamics. This report examines education, demographics, and employment patterns shaping the LPN pipeline. Findings also explore regional variation and projected supply and demand for LPNs.

The Demand for Nursing Professionals in Oregon

Cover image for OCN’s 2016 report detailing projected nursing workforce needs in Oregon.

Nursing workforce shortages are mounting across Oregon’s health sectors. Employers report rising turnover and persistent vacancy challenges, particularly in long term care and public health. As demand increases, the findings signal a critical need for system-wide strategies to support nursing workforce stability.

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