The Oregon Center for Nursing facilitates research and collaboration for Oregon’s nursing workforce to support informed, well-prepared, diverse and exceptional nursing professionals.
Annual Fundraiser
Join us October 8th for a virtual celebration with amazing national speakers!
Friday Huddle
Learn more about our weekly Huddles with nursing leaders and stakeholders.
COVID-19 and Workforce Data
Statistics to keep in mind as the nursing workforce responds to COVID-19 in our communities.
Is COVID-19 Test Access Affecting the Health Care Employee Pipeline?
At a recent Friday Huddle, the conversation about workforce needs in the pandemic era shifted to CNA need and training concerns. A concern that caught our attention was a requirement for NA students to take COVID-19 tests prior to beginning clinical training at their...
Versatility of Nurse Practitioners Leaves Primary Care Call Unanswered
The scope of work and practice authority for nurse practitioners (NPs) varies widely across the United States. In some areas, NPs are restricted from prescribing medication, or can practice only under the supervision of a physician. In other states, like Oregon, NPs...
Schools Transition to Virtual Simulation During Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic descended in March 2020, colleges and universities across the United States closed classrooms and transitioned to Zoom lectures. Nursing programs, however, faced a unique challenge. Not only did they need to quickly switch to online lectures,...
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