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Issue 7, April 2008
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Issue 1, October 2006
Event Calendar
The 6th National Conference of Nursing Workforce Leaders
June 11-12, 2008
Location: Renaissance Denver Hotel, Denver, CO
Click here for more information.
The 10th Annual Northwest Nursing Education Institute – Transforming Nursing Education: Leading Edge Models
June 16-19, 2008
Location: Portland OR
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The 5th Annual Play for Oregon's Health Golf Tournament
July 15, 2008
Location: Langdon Farms Golf Club, Aurora, OR
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The 7th US-Russian Nursing Conference Cruise
August 1-15, 2009
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Past Events
2008
The Healthcare Career Pathways Summit – April 9-12, 2008
Oregon Nursing Home Summit – February 12, 2008
2005-2007
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Press Releases
 New Leader To Guide
Oregon Center for Nursing
Kristine Campbell to replace Deborah Burton at three-year-old organization
PORTLAND, OR — Kristine Campbell, PhD, RN has been hired by the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) to replace outgoing Executive Director Deborah Burton, PhD, RN. Dr. Campbell's appointment is effective immediately, and she and Dr. Burton will work together during the remainder of September to effect a smooth transition.
Dr. Burton has accepted a position with Providence Health System in Portland, as Regional Director Nursing Education and Performance, where she will oversee nursing education and workforce issues on behalf of Providence nurses in the Oregon region.
Dr. Campbell has been a nurse since receiving her BSN from Viterbo College in Wisconsin in 1974. She was awarded an MS from Ohio State University, and received her PhD in nursing from Oregon Health & Science University. Her military education includes the Army Medical Department Basic and Advanced Courses, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the Army War College where she was awarded a Master's in Strategic Studies (MSS).
"We are very fortunate to have Kris at this point in the OCN's development," said Susan King, MS, RN, President of the OCN Board of Directors. "Debbie has done an outstanding job in leading the OCN during its formative years, and we are confident that Kris will continue that momentum and add value to the organization. Her unique background and experience are very suited for this role, and we think she is the perfect person to advocate for our profession on behalf of Oregon's health."
Dr. Campbell has had a distinguished military career in the U.S. Army, last serving as Assistant Surgeon General for Force Management, Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, assigned to the Office of The Surgeon General of the Army. She is a Brigadier General in the U.S. Army Reserve and was the first nurse to serve as Assistant Surgeon General in the U.S. Army. She has served the U.S. in two military mobilizations — Bosnia and Desert Storm. In Desert Storm, Dr. Campbell worked as a Nursing Supervisor in Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center in Germany, the primary evacuation hospital from the Middle East. In Bosnia, Dr. Campbell commanded a Combat Support Hospital, becoming the first nurse and the first female to command a Combat Support Hospital in a hazardous duty area. Brigadier General Campbell has received numerous military decorations, the highest of which is the Legion of Merit. She is married and has two children.
"The nursing shortage in the Pacific Northwest is severe," according to Dr. Campbell. "It is already affecting the quality of our health care and driving up the cost, and it's going to get worse. I can think of no higher calling right now than to work towards alleviating this crisis."
For more information on the goals of the OCN and how you can help support its efforts, please visit www.oregoncenterfornursing.org, or phone 503.943.7150.
The Oregon Center for Nursing is a non-profit organization established by the Oregon Nursing Leadership Council in 2001 as a strategy for dealing with Oregon's severe nursing shortage. The OCN is governed by a 5-member Board of Directors, and is currently housed at the University of Portland.
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Speaker Request
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Logo/Photo Request
To request a logo, as well as permission to link your site to OCN, please click here.
To request a photo of Executive Director, Kristine Campbell, PhD, RN, please click here.
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Recruitment Campaign
Are You Man Enough to Be a Nurse? Poster
Poster size is 19" x 25"
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Caring Knows No Boundaries. Poster
Poster size is 19" x 25"
Order Form
If you have ordered posters in the past and paid sales tax, please contact us at 503-943-7150, you may be eligible for a refund on your tax.
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OCN in the News
Articles
Final Report of the National Commission on Nursing Workforce for Long-Term Care — April 2005
Addressing the Nursing Shortage: Impacts and innovations in Frontier America — December 2004
NursingWorld — Current Articles and Info
Men in nursing ad campaign.
NW foundation pledges millions to alleviate nursing shortage — November 8, 2002, The Business Journal
Nursing Shortage References
OHSU Library Resources for Oregon Nurses
Colleagues in Caring Project Reference List
HRSA seeking applicants for new nursing scholarships
What Does The Nurse Reinvestment Act Mean To You? — December 20, 2002, Online Journal of Issues in Nursing
What Every Nursing School Graduate Should Consider When Seeking Employment
CBS.com, Is There A Male Nurse In The House?
Though Enrollments Rise at U.S. Nursing Colleges and Universities, Increase Is Insufficient to Meet the Demand for New Nurses — American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Recruitment & Retention
NurseZone
Sixth Annual National Magnet Nursing Conference Focuses on Attractive Outcomes
Best Practices in the Area of Recruitment
Washington State Nurses Association
Nursing — A Career for Life
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Resources
Nursing Organizations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nursing
American College of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Association
American Organization of Nurse Executives
Association of Camp Nurses
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Association of Perioperative RNs
Community Based Care Nurses Association
Critical Care Nurses Association
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
National Association of Rural Health Clinics
National Association of School Nurses
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
National Hispanic Nurses Association, Portland Chapter
National Institute of Health
National League for Nursing
National Student Nurse Association
NCLEX Exam
Oregon Nurse Anesthetists
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon Student Nurses Association
Washington State Nursing Commission
Facilities/Employers
Adventist Health Northwest
10123 SE Market St, Portland, OR 97216
Asante Health System
2650 Siskiyou Blvd, Suite 200, Medford, OR 97504
Ashland Community Hospital
PO Box 98, Ashland, OR 97520
Bay Area Hospital
1775 Thompson Rd, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Blue Mountain Hospital
170 Ford Rd, John Day, OR 97845
Columbia Memorial Hospital
2111 Exchange St, Astoria, OR 97103
Grande Ronde Hospital
PO Box 3290, LaGrande, OR 97850
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
500 NE Multnomah, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97232
Legacy Health System
1919 NW Lovejoy, Portland, OR 97209
Oregon Association of Hospital and Health Systems
4000 Kruse Way Place, Bldg. 2, Suite 100, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97201
PeaceHealth, Oregon Region
PO Box 1479, Eugene, OR 97440
Providence Health System
1235 NE 47th, #299, Portland, OR 97213
Samaritan Health Services, Inc.
PO Box 1068, Corvallis, OR 97339
Tuality Healthcare
PO Box 309, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
PO Box 1034, Portland, OR 97207
Willamette Falls Hospital
1500 Division, Oregon City, OR 97045
Willamette Valley Medical Center
2700 SE Stratus Ave, McMinnville, OR 97128-6255
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Corporate Fact Sheet/FAQ
Why do we have an Oregon Center for Nursing?
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) was established by the Oregon Nursing Leadership Council (ONLC) to address Oregon's acute nursing shortage. Because of the severity and complexity of the shortage — and the fact that it threatens the health of Oregonians — the ONLC decided to direct resources to solve the shortage. The OCN Board of Directors is comprised of one representative from each of the organizations in ONLC: The Northwest Organization of Nurse Executives; the Oregon Council of Associate Degree Programs; the Oregon Council of Deans; the Oregon Nurses Association; and the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
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What is the difference between the ONLC and the OCN?
The ONLC is comprised of five statewide nursing organizations. It has evolved during the past several years from being a discussion forum for mutual topics of concern to being a more action-oriented policy body. The ONLC deals with a wide range of issues of concern to the nursing profession, especially the need to enhance the education and practice environment of nurses.
The OCN is a nonprofit organization focusing on nursing workforce solutions. Physically located on the University of Portland campus, the OCN has its own Board of Directors and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization status. The OCN Board and Executive Director, Kristine K. Campbell, RN, PhD, are focused on several complementary strategies that have the potential to lead Oregon's nursing profession out of the current crisis. Success starts by focusing on both the supply and the work of nurses. Increasing the number of nurses requires recruitment, marketing, and expansion of the educational system. At the same time, nurses must be retained in the profession and satisfied with their work.
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Is the OCN the same as the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA)?
No, the Oregon Nurses Association is a professional and labor organization representing nurses on a wide range of clinical, professional, and workplace-related issues. The ONA also includes the Oregon Council of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners of Oregon.
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What if I don't get accepted to a nursing program but they tell me I'm qualified?
Presently, most of Oregon's public nursing education system cannot accommodate all qualified applicants. Some use lotteries, some use waiting lists, and some use ranking systems. This situation will improve the next 3-4 years as the ONLC works to expand capacity statewide.
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What is Oregon doing to make the work of nurses more satisfying and attractive?
The Oregon nursing community has committed itself to becoming a magnet state in which to practice nursing. This means strengthening and stabilizing the work and working conditions of all nurses in order to improve recruitment, retention, and satisfaction while supporting safe and effective patient care.
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How do nurse salaries compare with other disciplines?
The average annual RN salary in Oregon (2002) is $51,338. Compare that with other wage categories and regions.
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What does it take to become a nurse practitioner, a nurse anesthetist, a clinical nurse specialist, a nurse faculty member, or nurse midwife?
To practice in any of these advanced nursing roles, you must complete a Master's in Nursing (MSN) and the associated legal requirements. In Oregon, Nurse Practitioners (NP), Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) are licensed to practice by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Learn more about advanced practice, licensure, and prescriptive authority from the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Graduate nursing education programs in Oregon and Southwest Washington are offered at Oregon Health & Science University, University of Portland, and Washington State University at Vancouver.
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Contact Info
Oregon Center for Nursing
University of Portland, Franz Hall Room 334-D
5000 N. Willamette Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97203-5798
Phone: (503) 943-7150
Fax: (503) 943-7496
You may also send an E-mail.
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