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Webinar: Nursing Wellness: Navigating Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery
Current research indicates the mental health of nurses has not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Many are still reporting significantly high levels of psychological distress. This results in clinical symptoms of

Podcast: Disciplinary Action and the Nursing Profession
Tune in as Dr. Sarah Wickenhagen from the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) walks us through the five most common complaints against nursing professionals. This episode also discusses the

OCN Explores Nursing Wages in New Research
How much do Oregon nurses really make? The well-being of Oregon’s nursing workforce is a guiding initiative for OCN, which includes the compensation of our nursing professionals. The Oregon Center for Nursing

Podcast: How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn?
How does Oregon stack up in nurse compensation? The newly published report, How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? The 2023 Oregon Wage Study from the Oregon Center for Nursing helps to address

Oregon Center for Nursing Publishes Statewide Wage Study of Oregon Nursing Workforce
Portland, Ore. — April 1, 2024 — The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) today published the findings of its landmark report, How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? The 2023

Podcast: Everything You Need to Know About the Oregon State Board of Nursing
You have likely heard about the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), but how does the organization support Oregon nurses? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sarah Wickenhagen from