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From strategic briefs to podcast conversations, this is where Oregon’s nursing workforce comes into focus. OCN’s Insights distill research, amplify lived experience, and clarify what matters most to leaders, funders, educators, and policymakers. Whether you're shaping systems or staying informed — explore what’s now and what’s next. Explore the page on your own or use the search below for curated content.
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From Burnout to Belonging: Nurse-Designed Approaches to Workforce Well-Being in Oregon
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How does Oregon’s broader healthcare labor market shape nursing today?
Join us for an extended cut of our Friday Huddle, where we take a deeper look at the Oregon Healthcare Workforce Index and what it reveals about labor market pressures across 35 healthcare occupations. From medical assistants to advanced practitioners, this session examines how shifts in adjacent roles influence nursing demand, workload, and staffing stability.
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December 12, 2025 | 9:00–10:00 am PST
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Get direct access to OCN’s most up-to-date insights — including system-level briefs, workforce data, and informed perspectives. Whether you’re looking for actionable analysis or exploring emerging trends, this is your place to dig in. More thought leadership is available in our Publication Archive, Printable Resources Library, and on our blog.
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From Burnout to Belonging: Nurse-Designed Approaches to Workforce Well-Being in Oregon
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Oregon Healthcare Workforce Index: Understanding Nursing in the Broader Healthcare Labor Market
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BRIEF: Oregon’s Nurse Vacancy Crisis
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How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? 2023 Oregon Wage Study
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Barriers to Nursing Workforce Retention and Attraction in Rural Areas
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Comparison of the Perception of Clinical Instruction: In-Facility, Face-to-Face Simulation, and Virtual Simulation Experiences in Oregon’s Nursing Programs
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The Future of Oregon’s Nursing Workforce: Analysis and Recommendations
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BRIEF: The Connection Between Local Nurse Recruitment Efforts and Social Determinants of Health
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Filling the Gap: An Examination of Oregon Registered Nurses Licensed Through Endorsement
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Issues Facing the Post-Pandemic Nursing Workforce in Oregon – Lasting Pandemic Impacts
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The Oregon Center for Nursing offers trusted insight into the most urgent issues facing Oregon’s healthcare workforce. Explore our growing library of research briefs, system reports, podcast episodes, and commentary on topics like nurse shortages, faculty pay, organizational stress, and leadership development. Our work equips policymakers, employers, educators, and funders with the clarity to lead change and the data to act with confidence.