The Oregon Center for Nursing facilitates research and collaboration for Oregon’s nursing workforce to support informed, well-prepared, diverse and exceptional nursing professionals.
COVID-19 and Workforce Data
Statistics to keep in mind as the nursing workforce responds to COVID-19 in our communities.
Friday Huddle
Learn more about our weekly Huddles with nursing leaders and stakeholders.
Nursing Workforce Research Matters
…to ensure all Oregonians have access to a quality, highly educated nurse.
Clinical Placements for Nursing Students in an Era of Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its seventh month in Oregon, it continues to impact the nursing workforce in multiple ways. As facilities, particularly in the Portland Metro area, continue to pivot and shift to meet emerging community health needs, many have reduced...
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...
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