Oregon Center for Nursing

OCN Virtual Friday Huddle
2025-02-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-04-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-04-11 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-04-18 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 16 more dates | https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpceyopz0qGdwHHFjmmhzPtAUys4VsdA1E
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.

2025 Oregon Student Nurses Association Annual Convention
2025-03-01 07:30 - 16:30 UTC | Joseph R. Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building, 2730 South Moody Avenue, Portland, 97201, United States
Welcome to the 2025 Oregon Student Nurses Association Annual Convention!
This year, we are thrilled to invite you to join us for a day filled with networking, learning, and fun at the OHSU Joseph R. Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building. Whether you're a seasoned nursing student or just starting your journey as a pre-nursing student, this event is perfect for you!
Get ready to connect with experienced working nurses and nurse leaders, engage in hands-on workshops, and connect with fellow nursing enthusiasts from across Oregon. This is your chance to gain valuable knowledge, make new friends, and explore exciting opportunities in the nursing field.Plus, enjoy exciting raffles and giveaways throughout the day for a chance to win prizes!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 Oregon Student Nurses Association Annual Convention!

2025 Oregon ENA Education Conference
2025-03-15 08:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 UTC | Riverhouse Lodge, 3075 North Highway 97, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join us for two days filled with educational sessions, networking opportunities, and insightful discussions on emergency nursing. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this conference is designed to inspire, educate, and connect attendees in the beautiful setting of Riverhouse Lodge. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills, meet fellow nurses, and immerse yourself in the world of emergency nursing. We can't wait to see you there!
Conference registration includes continental breakfast and catered lunch Thursday and Friday. Dinner is on your own or with the new friends you meet during sessions.

The NurseLearn Conference
2025-03-21 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial Street, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Welcome to NurseLearn's conference, “From Challenges to Solutions: Advancing Community-Based Care Nursing,” bringing together community-based care (CBC) nurses, all nurses, student nurses, and other CBC professionals for a day of learning about nursing leadership, RN delegation, and managing resident behaviors. This event will award 4.25 hours of continuing education.
Register here: https://whova.com/web/1UgD3yhxS1NphHWAGhVLRFmaquRbUYOuO7gL0Cs3vZk%3D/

Nurse Practitioners of Oregon (NPO) Annual Pharmacology Conference
2025-04-05 | Holiday Inn Wilsonville, 25425 Southwest 95th Avenue, Wilsonville, O, 97070, United States
Topics Include:

New Drug Updates
Prescribing in the Face of CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)
Coming to an Exam Room Near You: Measles, Chicken Pox, Avian Flu and other things we don't expect!
Complex Case Studies in Lab Diagnosis

Learners can earn 6.5 nursing continuing professional development contact hours (which includes 6.5 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours). Oregon Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Registration & Info
Registration is open and available until April 1, 2025.
Registration Fees – includes a light breakfast and lunch

$125 – NPO/ONA/OCCNS members (this rate will be honored for members of other state nurses associations)
$175 – Non-members
$100 – Nursing students (please contact PK at Troope@OregonRN.org for details on how to get this rate)

If you are a member, make sure to log-in to get the member discount! If you are a member of a different nurses state association, or are a student, please reach out to NPO@OregonRN.org for a discount code.

NWONL 2025 Annual Conference - Leading with Purpose
2025-05-18 08:00 - 2025-05-20 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, 1401 Southwest Naito Parkway, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Join the Northwest Organization of Nurse Leaders in May for its premier Nursing Leadership event! Be ready for engaging session focuses, including:
Quality: Owning Outcomes, Empowering Change: Nurse leaders hold the keys to unlocking excellence in patient care. By empowering and guiding nurses to recognize and maximize their contributions, we create a culture of accountability and high-quality outcomes.
Applied Resilience: Thriving Amidst Challenges: Leadership demands the courage to navigate tough conversations, manage difficult personalities, and maintain patience under pressure. Gain insights to help equip you with the tools to cultivate resilience and lead with strength throughout your career.
Healthy Workplaces: Building Foundations for Success: Discover actionable strategies to foster a vibrant and supportive workplace culture. Learn how to better champion well-being for yourself and your team.
Staff Development: Nurturing Talent, Inspiring Growth: Great leaders ignite curiosity and fuel passion by truly understanding their teams. Through mentorship and meaningful opportunities, nurse leaders empower their staff to sharpen their clinical expertise, expand their impact, and discover fulfillment in their professional journeys.
Members and non-members are welcome. This event offers 6.0 CE credits to attendees.

Forum on Rural Population Health & Health Equity
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-21 | Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Avenue, Seaside, OR, 97138, United States
Save the date! The next Forum on Rural Population Health & Health Equity will be held in person May 19-21, 2025, at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center in Seaside, Oregon.
The Forum aims to strengthen community health in rural Oregon by gathering experts, leaders and practitioners from across the health care continuum to share best practices, emerging models and strategies, resources, case studies and innovations focused on enhancing community health from an array of perspectives.
The Forum welcomes attendees from across the healthcare continuum, including healthcare workers and administrators, Coordinated Care Organizations, community-based organizations, local and state officials, local leaders, policymakers, public health officials, and anyone invested in promoting rural community health.
Learn more here: https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-office-of-rural-health/forum-rural-population-health-health-equity
