OCN Friday Huddle
2026-03-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-10 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-17 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-24 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-08 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-15 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 21 more dates | https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dhB5d5c8RKKxx3LzzfHBpg
Convene. Connect. Collaborate.
Fridays at 8:00 a.m. PT | Free | Online via Zoom
The Friday Huddle is a weekly virtual gathering of Oregon nursing workforce leaders and stakeholders. Hosted by the Oregon Center for Nursing, this series offers a space for real-time updates, shared insights, and collaborative conversation.
Whether you're leading workforce strategy, navigating policy changes, or just looking to stay connected with peers across the state, Friday Huddles are your space to learn and share.
🟣 What to Expect:

Brief updates from OCN and special guests

Spotlights on current nursing workforce issues

Open space for questions, dialogue, and shared solutions

Each session is just one hour, held live via Zoom.
🔗 Want to Learn More?
Visit our Friday Huddle program page to explore FAQs, past topics, and how to participate.

Friday Huddle: Extended Cut - Deep Dive into the Oregon Nursing Trends Report
2026-04-17 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
Join us for a focused Friday Huddle Extended Cut on April 17 at 9:00 am where we'll explore our new report Understanding Oregon's Nursing Workforce: Supply, Demand, and Distribution. This session will dig into what's really driving hiring challenges across Oregon — and why the story is more complex than a simple nursing shortage.
Read the full report here.
What to expect:

A short overview of key findings from the report (supply growth, regional distribution gaps, educational attainment trends, and hiring challenges by care setting)
Discussion of what these findings mean for nursing workforce planning across Oregon's diverse communities
Time for questions and discussion — bring your insights and questions

Why attend:

Get a clear, data-grounded view of how statewide nursing growth can coexist with localized shortages
Understand how practice environments, leadership structures, and community-level factors shape where nurses choose to work
Gain insight into strategies for improving workforce stability and healthcare access beyond simply increasing supply

Who should attend: Nursing workforce planners, healthcare leaders, HR and staffing professionals, educators, policymakers, and anyone working to strengthen access to care across Oregon's regions.
We hope you'll join us!
