OCN Explores Nursing Wages in New Research
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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 […]
How do Opinions on In-Facility, Face-to-Face, and Virtual Simulation Compare?
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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 […]
Nurse Practitioners: Oregon’s Answer to Primary Care Provider Shortages?
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The scope of work and practice authority for nurse practitioners (NPs) varies widely across the United States. In some areas, NPs are restricted from prescribing medication or can practice only […]
Exploring Oregon Nurse Maldistribution and its Workforce Impact
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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 […]