The State of Wellness

The Oregon Nurse Practice Act: Key Takeaways for Everyday Practice

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0700

What is the Oregon Nurse Practice Act? Discover the essential rules and regulations that govern nursing practice in Oregon with our special guest, Dr. Sarah Wickenhagen, from the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN). In this episode, we unpack the parameters that LPNs, RNs, and APRNs work within, plus the critical decision-making processes that nurses must master, especially in ambiguous situations.

The State of Wellness podcast is hosted by the Oregon Center for Nursing, the state's nonprofit nursing workforce center. Learn more at oregoncenterfornursing.org.

Disciplinary Action and the Nursing Profession

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Tune in as Dr. Sarah Wickenhagen from the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) walks us through the five most common complaints against nursing professionals that the Board investigates. We'll also discuss the role of disciplinary action in protecting the public and the misconceptions that come with a disciplinary investigation in Oregon.

The State of Wellness podcast is hosted by the Oregon Center for Nursing, the state's nonprofit nursing workforce center. Learn more at oregoncenterfornursing.org.

How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn?

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0700

How does Oregon stack up in nurse compensation? The newly published report, How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? The 2023 Oregon Wage Study, from the Oregon Center for Nursing, helps to address that common question. Tune in for a conversation with OCN Research Director Dr. Richard Allgeyer as we dig into the data and examine Oregon nursing wages at every level—from position type and practice setting to geographic location and cost of living.

The State of Wellness podcast is hosted by the Oregon Center for Nursing, the state's nonprofit nursing workforce center. Learn more at oregoncenterfornursing.org.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

How Much Do Oregon’s Registered Nurses Earn? The 2023 Oregon Wage Study

Leading The Way: Everything You Need to Know About the Oregon State Board of Nursing

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0800

You have likely heard about the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), but how does the organization interact with and support Oregon nurses? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sarah Wickenhagen from the Oregon State Board of Nursing as she raises the curtain to give us an inside look at the governing board. We're not just talking about the nuts and bolts of licensing and investigations—though we cover that too—but we're also diving into the shifts in communication and professional support that OSBN is pioneering in 2024.

The State of Wellness podcast is hosted by the Oregon Center for Nursing, the state's nonprofit nursing workforce center. Learn more at oregoncenterfornursing.org.