Better, But Not Well: Changes in Oregon Nurse Well-Being and Workplace Conditions from 2022 to 2025
Recovery across Oregon’s nursing workforce has begun, yet many workplace challenges continue to shape nurses’ daily experiences. Comparing survey findings across two time points, the report explores how emotional well-being, workplace conditions, and perceived support have changed while identifying areas where progress remains incomplete. The findings offer guidance for leaders seeking long-term strategies to strengthen workforce well-being and retention.
Compensation and Retention: What Oregon Nurse Wage Data Tells Us
Explore how compensation varies across Oregon and what wage data reveals about workforce stability, recruitment, and retention.
Understanding Oregon’s Nursing Workforce Supply, Demand and Distribution
Examine workforce trends across Oregon, including nurse supply, regional demand, and access to care throughout the state.
From Burnout to Belonging: Nurse-Designed Approaches to Workforce Well-Being in Oregon
Learn how Oregon nurses are addressing burnout, strengthening workplace well-being, and creating more supportive practice environments.
Oregon Healthcare Workforce Index: Understanding Nursing in the Broader Healthcare Labor Market
Explore how nursing fits within Oregon’s broader healthcare workforce and the trends shaping labor supply, demand, and workforce planning.
How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? 2023 Oregon Wage Study
Compensation insights from more than 1,800 Oregon nurses uncover striking wage disparities by setting, role, and geography. From public health to hospital work, the findings offer a deep dive into how pay structures impact equity and sustainability in the nursing workforce. The report empowers leaders with data to guide retention and workforce planning.
Barriers to Nursing Workforce Retention and Attraction in Rural Areas
In Oregon’s rural communities, complex socioeconomic barriers continue to hinder nursing workforce stability. This qualitative study explores the real-world challenges healthcare employers face in retaining and attracting nurses across community-based settings. Findings from Coos County offer data-driven insights and next-step solutions tailored to underserved regions.
Comparison of the Perception of Clinical Instruction: In-Facility, Face-to-Face Simulation, and Virtual Simulation Experiences in Oregon’s Nursing Programs
Simulation-based instruction has become a key tool in Oregon’s nursing education, especially during pandemic-era disruptions. This study explores how students and faculty perceive in-facility, face-to-face, and virtual simulation methods. Findings reveal notable differences between student and faculty viewpoints across instructional environments.
The Future of Oregon’s Nursing Workforce: Analysis and Recommendations
Oregon’s nursing workforce is shaped by more than staffing numbers. This collaborative study was commissioned to uncover what’s driving instability—and what to do about it. Grounded in data and statewide input, the report surfaces actionable insights on retention, preparation, and the evolving realities of nursing practice.
Filling the Gap: An Examination of Oregon Registered Nurses Licensed Through Endorsement
Oregon’s growing nurse demand increasingly depends on nurses licensed through endorsement. This report explores where these nurses practice and how that impacts healthcare access. Insights reveal how rural and non-hospital settings may face widening staffing gaps if current trends persist.