On Wednesday, December 11, Executive Director Jana Bitton spoke before the Oregon State Legislature in Salem, Oregon. In the brief, the Oregon Center for Nursing shed light on the state’s
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) proudly announced the honorees of the 2024 Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards, recognizing 20 exceptional preceptors for their vital contributions to the nursing profession.
How much do Oregon nurses really make? The well-being of Oregon’s nursing workforce is a guiding initiative for OCN, which includes the compensation of our nursing professionals. The Oregon Center for Nursing
Portland, Ore. — April 1, 2024 — The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) today published the findings of its landmark report, How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? The 2023
Portland, Ore., July 13, 2023 — The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) recently awarded $496,496 in grant funding to support mental health and emotional wellness initiatives for nurses in long-term
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) recently awarded approximately $350,000 in grants to projects that promote mental health and emotional wellness for nurses. The funds were made available through the
As Oregon’s healthcare providers continue to address unprecedented staffing needs within their facilities, the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) is celebrating the vital work of nurse preceptors through the second
When the Oregon Center for Nursing was founded in 2002, the state faced a serious shortage of nurses in certain settings. Does this sound familiar? Today, the profession continues to
It’s no secret Oregon’s entire nursing workforce is under immense pressure as pandemic surges and workforce shortages continue to frustrate healthcare providers. Maintaining a pipeline of registered nurses to provide