BRIEF: Oregonโs Nurse Vacancy Crisis

Oregonโs nursing workforce is growing, yet critical care roles remain unfilled. Traditional shortage narratives fail to capture deeper retention challenges affecting direct care. This brief reframes the problem and outlines urgent strategies to stabilize and support the profession.
How Much Do Oregonโs 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.
Filling the Gap: An Examination of Oregon Registered Nurses Licensed Through Endorsement

Oregonโs 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.
Issues Facing the Post-Pandemic Nursing Workforce in Oregon

COVID-19 intensified Oregon’s existing nursing workforce challenges, disrupting education pipelines and stressing care delivery systems. This report explores how these shifts affect nurse training, licensure trends, and frontline well-being. Nurse migration patterns and burnout risks reveal vulnerabilities that require immediate and strategic attention.
The Nurse Licensure Compact โ a Primer

Debates around the Nurse Licensure Compact continue as states weigh the benefits of streamlined licensing against regulatory concerns. This primer explains the NLCโs mechanisms and outlines the arguments made in Oregonโs policy discussions. With multi-state licensure on the rise, understanding its implications remains vital for nursing leadership.
Characteristics of the Nursing Workforce in Oregon – 2016

Nurses make up the largest share of Oregonโs healthcare workforce, serving as essential contributors to care access, quality, and cost outcomes. This 2016 profile outlines age, education, gender, and licensure trends across practice settings and specialties. Workforce planners, educators, and employers will find critical context for responding to statewide healthcare demands.
The Demand for Nursing Professionals in Oregon

Nursing workforce shortages are mounting across Oregonโs health sectors. Employers report rising turnover and persistent vacancy challenges, particularly in long term care and public health. As demand increases, the findings signal a critical need for system-wide strategies to support nursing workforce stability.