The OCN Blog
OCN Recognizes Preceptors Across the State
As Oregon’s healthcare providers continue to address unprecedented staffing needs within their facilities, the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) is celebrating the vital work of nurse preceptors through the second
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