February 09, 2018
OCN Report
- Oregon’s current nursing workforce is younger than the recent past.
- The median age for registered nurses was 47 in 2016; down three years from that in 2012.
- More younger nurses are entering the workforce.
- The younger nursing workforce is...
September 07, 2017
OCN Report
The nursing workforce is critical to the delivery of healthcare. Nurses work in a variety of settings and practice areas affecting the lives of all Oregonians. In addition, nurses make up the largest share of the healthcare workforce in Oregon. This makes nursing an econo...
April 20, 2018
OCN Report
Oregon’s registered nurses (RNs) obtain their licenses by one of two methods:
- EXAM—This method is for individuals who have just finished their initial nursing education and have not yet worked as a registered nurse.
- ENDORSEMENT—This method is f...
September 04, 2016
OCN Report
What is a Licensed Practical Nurse? Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic nursing care under the direction of registered nurses or licensed independent practitioners. Job responsibilities include monitoring patients’ health, administering basic patient care, pr...
November 01, 2015
OCN Report
Labor market churn refers to the movement of workers from one job to another. This movement may take a worker to a different position, department, organization, and/or geographic location. Higher levels of churn are generally seen as an indicator of ample employment oppor...
November 01, 2015
OCN Report
Labor market churn refers to the movement of workers from one job to another. This movement may take a worker to a different position, department, organization, and/or geographic location. Higher levels of churn are generally seen as an indicator of ample employment oppor...
November 01, 2015
OCN Report
To practice in the U.S., registered nurses (RN) are required to hold an active, state-issued license. Oregon licensure occurs through one of two processes: examination or endorsement. Nurses licensed by examination have typically just finished a pre-licensure nursing educ...