Oregon’s nursing education system in 2016 offered 23 programs across the state, including both associate and baccalaureate degrees. This infographic illustrates graduation trends over time, highlighting a consistent rise in ADN graduates and a stable flow of BSN completions. It also compares the number of seats offered by program type, revealing a higher availability in BSN pathways.
The infographic presents demographic insights, showing that 84% of nursing students were female and the majority identified as white. The breakdown of race and ethnicity adds additional context to ongoing equity discussions within nursing education. Student distribution by gender and race reflects broader patterns that may influence workforce planning and recruitment strategies.
This resource is ideal for visual learners and busy stakeholders needing a fast, reliable overview of the state’s nursing education output. By simplifying program and demographic data into digestible visuals, it serves as a foundational reference point for year-over-year comparison and future projections.
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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.
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