by Kelley Ilic | Nov 26, 2018 | OCN News
Employers in Oregon continue to report a strong demand, or need, for nurses according to The Demand for Nursing Professionals in Oregon – 2018, a new report released by the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN). “Employers report difficulties in recruiting, hiring,...
by Kelley Ilic | Nov 14, 2018 | OCN News
More than 150 nurses and stakeholders from around Oregon came together on November 7th at the Oregon Center for Nursing’s (OCN) annual fundraising breakfast at the Oregon Zoo. The theme of this year’s event was “Sparking Success: Where Nursing and Diversity Meet.”...
by Jana Bitton | Oct 25, 2018 | OCN News
… Learn from them. View from hospital number “I’ve lost count.” It has been a rough year. Not for OCN, but for me personally. Since January of this year, I’ve rushed to the emergency room of four different hospitals on six occasions....
by Kelley Ilic | Oct 4, 2018 | OCN News
Since 2014, there has been a marked increase in the number of nurses obtaining licenses in Oregon through the process of endorsement. In fact, between July 2014 and August 2017, more than 14,000 nurses obtained their license via endorsement. This influx of nurses...
by Kelley Ilic | Aug 8, 2018 | OCN News, OCN Partner News
Resource gains national recognition as meaningful approach to increase safety Lake Oswego, Ore. – August 8, 2018 – Today, Governor Kate Brown joined Oregon’s hospitals, doctors’ organizations, nurses’ organization, and organized labor groups in announcing a new...
by Kelley Ilic | Mar 26, 2018 | OCN News
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) is preparing to study the demand for nurses in Oregon. Data on the future need for nurses is crucial in planning to meet the health needs of the state’s communities. “OCN is one of the only independent organizations in Oregon...
