Nursing
Research
Christy Cowgill, APRN, NC-BC
Board Certified Medical Hypnotist and Instructor
Enter Into Calm, LLC in Portland, Oregon
The Oregon Center for Nursing provides comprehensive nursing research in the form of independent research reports and data-driven insights on the nursing workforce across Oregon each year. Our past research initiatives have included:
- The Shifting Nursing Workforce: Understand the current nursing landscape, workforce trends, and demographics of Oregon nurses
- Nursing Retention in Oregon: Explore the factors that influence nurse recruitment and retention across the state
- The State of Nursing Education: Discover how nursing education programs, clinical placement, and faculty retention shape Oregon's healthcare
Access our complete research library below. Individual reports can be downloaded as PDF files by clicking the associated “Download” link. For questions or inquiries regarding research from the Oregon Center for Nursing, please reach out to Dr. Rick Allgeyer, OCN Research Director, or contact us.
| Image | Title | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Oregon's Nursing Vacancy Crisis Brief | December 20, 2024 | |
 | Oregon's Nursing Workforce (2023) Infographic | September 5, 2024 | |
 | Working as a Nurse in Oregon (2023) Infographic | September 5, 2024 | |
 | Nursing Education in Oregon (2022) Infographic | September 1, 2024 | |
 | How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? 2023 Oregon Wage Study | April 3, 2024 | |
 | Comparison of the Perception of Clinical Instruction: In-Facility, Face-to-Face Simulation, and Virtual Simulation Experiences in Oregon’s Nursing Programs | August 11, 2023 | |
 | The Future of Oregon’s Nursing Workforce: Analysis and Recommendations | November 1, 2022 | |
 | BRIEF: The Connection Between Local Nurse Recruitment Efforts and Social Determinants of Health | July 8, 2022 | |
 | Filling the Gap: An Examination of Oregon Registered Nurses Licensed Through Endorsement | April 20, 2022 | |
 | Issues Facing the Post-Pandemic Nursing Workforce in Oregon – Lasting Pandemic Impacts | March 10, 2022 |