Most people see a state revenue forecast and think about tax receipts. At the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN), we look at these numbers as a weather report for the
Every Friday in 2025, Oregon’s nursing leaders, educators, and professionals gathered to share real-time workforce insights through the Friday Huddle. What began as a check-in evolved into the state’s only regular, open-access forum for candid, practical discussions across roles and regions. Now, with a full year complete, OCN reflects on the conversations that shaped the year and offers a look at what’s ahead.
How could Medicaid cuts impact nursing jobs in Oregon? Learn how proposed federal budget cuts could reduce care access and what Oregon’s nursing workforce can do before changes take place.
The Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), with support from Applichat Limited and ARPA funding, is hosting an Information Session to highlight exciting nursing opportunities in Oregon’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
On Wednesday, December 11, Executive Director Jana Bitton spoke before the Oregon State Legislature in Salem, Oregon. In the brief, the Oregon Center for Nursing shed light on the state’s
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
What does a typical RN earn in Oregon—and how far does that income really go? Dr. Richard Allgeyer unpacks OCN’s latest wage study, offering new insights into the financial realities of nursing across the state. Explore the data that’s shaping workforce strategies.
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) published its latest research, titled Shortage or Maldistribution: Shifting the Conversation Around Oregon’s Nursing Workforce. This comprehensive report provides updated information on Oregon’s nursing