Connecting the Dots: Why Oregon’s Economic Forecast Matters for the Nursing Workforce
Most people see a state revenue forecast and think about tax receipts. At the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN), we look at these numbers as a weather report for the […]
Friday Huddle 2025: A Year of Nursing Workforce Conversations
Every Friday in 2025, Oregon’s nursing leaders, educators, and professionals gathered to share real-time workforce insights through the Friday Huddle. What began as a check-in evolved into the state’s only regular, open-access forum for candid, practical discussions across roles and regions. Now, with a full year complete, OCN reflects on the conversations that shaped the year and offers a look at what’s ahead.
Not Just Resilience: What It Really Takes to Support the Nursing Workforce
What if the path to nurse well-being didn’t start with resilience workshops, but with rethinking the systems that cause burnout? This blog explores how Oregon nurses are leading that shift through the Well-Being Project. Practical tools and real-world lessons from nurse-led pilots illuminate what happens when organizations listen, adapt, and act.
The Ripple Effect: How Medicaid Cuts Could Impact Oregon’s Nursing Workforce
How could Medicaid cuts impact nursing jobs in Oregon? Learn how proposed federal budget cuts could reduce care access and what Oregon’s nursing workforce can do before changes take place.
Naming the Stressors Nurses Shouldn’t Have to Carry Alone
The demands of nursing extend far beyond long shifts and heavy workloads—nurses regularly navigate the emotional, ethical, and psychological challenges that come with patient care. Some of these stressors are […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon’s Nursing Workforce
Do you have questions about the nursing workforce in Oregon? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Here are some common questions we get: How many nurses does Oregon have compared to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]