The OCN Blog

Oregon Center for Nursing Awards $350,000 for Nurse Well-being Projects
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) recently awarded approximately $350,000 in grants to projects that promote mental health and emotional wellness for nurses. The funds were made available through the

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