The OCN Blog
Podcast: Everything You Need to Know About the Oregon State Board of Nursing
Behind every license and investigation is a larger mission. Dr. Sarah Wickenhagen shares how OSBN is evolving to better serve nurses through real-time communication, community engagement, and new support initiatives. Discover the Board’s expanding role beyond regulation.
OCN Celebrates its 2023 Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Award Winners
Together with nursing staff and leaders across the state, the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) announced Oregon’s Outstanding Nurse Preceptors for 2023. The third annual event celebrates 24 exceptional nurse
How do Opinions on In-Facility, Face-to-Face, and Virtual Simulation Compare?
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted nursing education and simulation in Oregon and across the country. As emergency declarations were implemented, many healthcare providers closed their facilities to students seeking clinical
Nurse Residency Programs Bridge School and Career: A Look into a Rural Oregon Nurse Residency Program
Nestled east of the Cascades Mountain Range in Southern Oregon is Oregon’s City of Sunshine. Klamath Falls, Oregon, is truly one of the nation’s most beautiful towns. It’s not just
Oregon Center for Nursing Grants $496,496 to Foster Nurse Well-being in Long-Term Care Settings
Portland, Ore., July 13, 2023 — The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) recently awarded $496,496 in grant funding to support mental health and emotional wellness initiatives for nurses in long-term
Honoring Preceptors: How to Recognize Nurse Preceptors
Preceptors hold the key to unit culture. How you welcome and train new nurses in your unit is critical to creating the environment you want to work in as a