August 11, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic had profound impacts on nursing education in Oregon and across the country. As emergency declarations were implemented, many healthcare providers closed their facilities to students seeking clinical placements due to shortages of protective equipment, risks of further spread of COVID-19, and the ongoing burden on healthcare staff. In response to these disruptions, … Read more
August 10, 2023
The OCN Annual Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the critical role these professionals play in advancing the nursing workforce. Do you know someone in your organization who has a positive impact on new team members? Or do you have a preceptor who left a lasting impression on your own … Read more
July 13, 2023
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 care environments. Funding was made possible by the generous support of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). The grants will support the nursing workforce of … Read more
May 03, 2023
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 Congressionally Directed Spending allocation from the offices of Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden. The grants were awarded to projects from around the state and … Read more
May 02, 2023
Dan Leahy, MA Leadership Development Specialist and Educator An innovative leadership development specialist with over 30 years of leadership education experience and another 16 years of experience as a clinical therapist, Dan Leahy brings a unique blend of interpersonal and organizational perspectives to his work. Along with over 20 years of graduate-level teaching, he has … Read more
January 13, 2023
A new year provides the opportunity to take a step back and reflect on where we are and where we want to be. Whether personally, emotionally, physically, or professionally, the RN Well-Being Project encourages organizations to make time for reflection and enact change. Our nurse experts have identified four categories in wellness improvement: Many workplaces can support … Read more
September 14, 2022
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 annual Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards. In conjunction with Nursing Professional Development Week, OCN will recognize and honor 14 nurses who serve a critical role … Read more
September 13, 2022
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 nurse. The first year of nursing is often a steep learning curve. A new graduate RN takes on the identity of a nurse and learns … Read more
June 27, 2022
A statewide survey conducted by the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) detailed the workplace interventions that nurses feel are necessary to improve their mental and emotional well-being. Aiding workplaces in developing those interventions is the central goal of OCN’s RN Well-Being Project, which launched last year and has garnered national attention for the important work it’s … Read more