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Nurse Residency Programs Bridge School and Career: A Look into a Rural Oregon Nurse Residency Program
Nestled east of the Cascades Mountain Range in Southern Oregon is Oregon’s City of Sunshine. Klamath Falls, Oregon, is truly one of the nation’s most beautiful towns. It’s not just
Oregon Center for Nursing Grants $496,496 to Foster Nurse Well-being in Long-Term Care Settings
Portland, Ore., July 13, 2023 — The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) recently awarded $496,496 in grant funding to support mental health and emotional wellness initiatives for nurses in long-term
Honoring Preceptors: How to Recognize Nurse Preceptors
Preceptors hold the key to unit culture. How you welcome and train new nurses in your unit is critical to creating the environment you want to work in as a
Oregon Center for Nursing Awards $350,000 for Nurse Well-being Projects
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) recently awarded approximately $350,000 in grants to projects that promote mental health and emotional wellness for nurses. The funds were made available through the
OCN Recognizes Preceptors Across the State
As Oregon’s healthcare providers continue to address unprecedented staffing needs within their facilities, the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) is celebrating the vital work of nurse preceptors through the second
Nurses Share Their Thoughts on Meaningful Recognition
Often overlooked by the public, media, and policymakers, nurses’ roles and contributions to healthcare have been highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic shifts into yet another phase, how