Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon’s Nursing Workforce
Do you have questions about the nursing workforce in Oregon? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Here are some common questions we get: How many nurses does Oregon have compared to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Focus on Community Health Could Shape Nurse Recruitment
In the growing global environment, there is a constant desire to address the “big picture” or develop “large-scale” solutions. New research from the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) continues to […]
RN Well-Being Project Illuminates Nursing Needs
A statewide survey by the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) detailed the workplace interventions nurses feel are necessary to improve their mental and emotional well-being. Aiding workplaces in developing those […]
Understanding the Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund
As an Oregon nurse, you might have noticed a small surcharge on your license fee. This surcharge goes to the Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund, a crucial initiative to bolster the […]
Oregon Center for Nursing Evolves to Meet Nursing Needs
When the Oregon Center for Nursing was founded in 2002, the state faced a serious shortage of nurses in certain settings. Does this sound familiar? Today, the profession continues to […]
School Nurses Ready To Respond to COVID-19
Last month, when the Oregon Department of Education announced its new guidelines for school re-openings, one group was listening closely: school nurses. Before the pandemic, an Oregon school nurse’s job […]