
Connecting the Dots: Why Oregon’s Economic Forecast Matters for the Nursing Workforce
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

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

Join us for a focused Friday Huddle Extended Cut on December 12 @ 9 AM where we’ll explore our new report Oregon Healthcare Workforce Index: Understanding Nursing in the Broader

How much do Oregon nurses really make? The well-being of Oregon’s nursing workforce is a guiding initiative for OCN, which includes the compensation of our nursing professionals. The Oregon Center for Nursing

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.

Portland, Ore. — April 1, 2024 — The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) today published the findings of its landmark report, How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? The 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted nursing education and simulation in Oregon and across the country. As emergency declarations were implemented, many healthcare providers closed their facilities to students seeking clinical

In the growing global environment, there is a constant desire to address the “big picture” or develop “large-scale” solutions. New research from the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) continues to

Oregon’s healthcare providers have long relied on nurse migration from other states to fill open nursing positions. A new study from the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) demonstrates how this

Although Oregon’s pandemic state of emergency will end on April 1, the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) suggests the COVID-19 impact on the nursing workforce will last much longer. A

The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) released a new report showing how nurses’ tendencies to work in certain practice settings change as they gain more experience. “The results clearly