Nurses Share Their Thoughts on Meaningful Recognition
Often overlooked by the public, media, and policymakers, nurses’ roles and contributions to healthcare have been highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic shifts into yet another phase, how […]
A Focus on Community Health Could Shape Nurse Recruitment
In the growing global environment, there is a constant desire to address the “big picture” or develop “large-scale” solutions. New research from the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) continues to […]
RN Well-Being Project Illuminates Nursing Needs
A statewide survey by the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) detailed the workplace interventions nurses feel are necessary to improve their mental and emotional well-being. Aiding workplaces in developing those […]
New Study Outlines Drawbacks to Reliance on Nurse Migration
Oregon’s healthcare providers have long relied on nurse migration from other states to fill open nursing positions. A new study from the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) demonstrates how this […]
COVID-19 Impact On Nursing Workforce Will Outlast Pandemic
Although Oregon’s pandemic state of emergency will end on April 1, the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) suggests the COVID-19 impact on the nursing workforce will last much longer. A […]
Understanding the Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund
As an Oregon nurse, you might have noticed a small surcharge on your license fee. This surcharge goes to the Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund, a crucial initiative to bolster the […]
Oregon Center for Nursing Evolves to Meet Nursing Needs
When the Oregon Center for Nursing was founded in 2002, the state faced a serious shortage of nurses in certain settings. Does this sound familiar? Today, the profession continues to […]
OCN Recognizes Nurse Preceptors Across Oregon in 2021
It’s no secret Oregon’s entire nursing workforce is under immense pressure as pandemic surges and workforce shortages continue to frustrate healthcare providers. Maintaining a pipeline of registered nurses to provide […]
School Nurses Ready To Respond to COVID-19
Last month, when the Oregon Department of Education announced its new guidelines for school re-openings, one group was listening closely: school nurses. Before the pandemic, an Oregon school nurse’s job […]
OCN Donates 5,000 Face Masks to Protect Vulnerable Populations
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN), the state’s leading organization on nursing workforce issues, donated 5,000 disposable face masks to the Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA). “Given the recent news […]