Overview
From mountain ranges to volcanoes to spectacular forests, Oregon has a rich array of scenery to explore. The population of Oregon is roughly 3.9 million, with the largest cities being Portland and Salem (the state capital). Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Oregon enjoys mostly mild weather, especially in the more highly populated metropolitan areas. Camping and hiking in Oregon’s many state parks is a popular activity among residents.
Nursing Education in Oregon
In the N2K Nursing Education Program, participating hospitals, in need of nurses pay students’ tuition in exchange for the students’ agreement to return as nurses at those hospitals for a certain amount of time. In addition, students can apply for scholarships such as the Oregon Opportunity Grants, the Ford Family Foundation Scholarships and the Oregon Nursing Services Program..
Outlook for Nursing in Oregon
Overall, Oregon is not meeting its declared goals for increasing the number of registered nurses in the state. Measures are being taken to address the shortage, such as the aforementioned N2K Nursing Education Program. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2009 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, Oregon employs 30,730 registered nurses. The mean annual salary is $73,300, higher than many other states.
Some of the top employers of Registered Nurses in Oregon include Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center, Salem Hospital, Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center, and Providence Portland Medical Center.
Nursing Degree Programs in Oregon
Transition programs for nurses:
Graduate programs for nurses:
- All Masters in Nursing Programs in OR
- All DNP and PhD in Nursing Programs in OR
- All Nurse Practitioner Programs in OR
Entry level nursing programs:
