Oregon’s Nurse Well-Being (2022–2025) presents comparative data from two statewide surveys conducted by the Oregon Center for Nursing. The first was administered in 2022, and the second in 2025, offering a longitudinal view of how nurse well-being has evolved. The graphic distills responses from over 6,000 nurses (combined across both years), with adjusted figures ensuring Oregon residency and current practice. It captures shifts in emotional health, support needs, and professional strain.
The data show modest improvement in emotional well-being, but overall stress remains high. Nurses still report emotional and physical exhaustion, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of being overwhelmed. The rate of those questioning their career path has dropped slightly, but the overall levels remain significant. Notably, the top workforce need shifted from “more nurses” in 2022 to “more support staff” in 2025, suggesting a deeper awareness of structural gaps in day-to-day workflow support. Employee mental health services remain underused, with most nurses turning to personal providers. Workload continues to rank as the top stressor, followed by burnout and compassion fatigue, indicating that systemic pressures remain unresolved.
This infographic is designed to serve as a high-impact communication tool for nurse employers, organizational leaders, and policymakers. It is ideal for inclusion in leadership presentations, workforce strategy discussions, and internal wellness planning, giving stakeholders a clear starting point for addressing long-term retention and support needs.
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The Oregon Center for Nursing produces freely available, research-informed printable resources to support healthcare leaders, policymakers, and communities across Oregon. These visual tools are designed to communicate key trends, workforce data, and nursing-related insights in an accessible format. You are welcome to download, use, and share these materials with appropriate attribution to the Oregon Center for Nursing.
