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OCN Explores Nursing Wages in New Research
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


Podcast: How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn?
How does Oregon stack up in nurse compensation? The newly published report, How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? The 2023 Oregon Wage Study from the Oregon Center for Nursing helps to address


Oregon Center for Nursing Publishes Statewide Wage Study of Oregon Nursing Workforce
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


Podcast: Everything You Need to Know About the Oregon State Board of Nursing
You have likely heard about the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), but how does the organization support Oregon nurses? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sarah Wickenhagen from


OCN Celebrates its 2023 Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Award Winners
Together with nursing staff and leaders across the state, the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) announced Oregon’s Outstanding Nurse Preceptors for 2023. The third annual event celebrates 24 exceptional nurse


How do Opinions on In-Facility, Face-to-Face, and Virtual Simulation Compare?
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted nursing education and simulation in Oregon and across the country. As emergency declarations were implemented, many healthcare providers closed their facilities to students seeking clinical