At US Hospitals, A Drug Mix-Up Is Just A Few Keystrokes Away
Medication errors like the one that led to the controversial prosecution of Tennessee nurse RaDonda Vaught could be prevented easily with a simple fix, safety advocates say.
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Oregon Needs More Financial Aid For Nursing Students And More Educators, Experts Say
More scholarship money and perhaps tax credits would help stem Oregon’s nursing shortage, according to nursing students and deans of Oregon nursing schools.
Oregon Medical Providers Rely On Diminishing Number Of Out-Of-State Nurses, Study Finds
Rural communities that are especially dependent on bringing in nurses are at risk of facing severe shortages, the research says.
Why Nurses Are Raging And Quitting After The RaDonda Vaught Verdict
A Portland nurse quit her job after a Tennessee nurse was convicted of felonies over a fatal medication mistake, reflecting concerns nationwide.
Q&A: Rep. Travis Nelson Is Oregon’s Newest Lawmaker
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The vice-president of the Oregon Nurses Association has been appointed to fill the seat vacated by former House Speaker Tina Kotek.
Health Care Workforce Plans Taking Shape For Legislative Session
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The COVID-19 pandemic and Oregon’s dire health care workforce shortage have sparked a mix of proposals as the session is about to launch.
Looking For A Job In Health Care? OHSU Is Hiring
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The institution intends to add 1,200 jobs as part of a plan to resume its growth trajectory after undergoing revenue cuts early in the pandemic.
Oregon Not Equipped To Meet Demand From Aspiring Nurses
The Oregon Employment Department expects the state to have 28,600 job openings for nurses over the next 10 years while only graduating 16,000 registered nurses.
20% of Oregon State Hospital Nurses On Leave As Staffing Shortage Intensifies
“I think morale is very low,” said recent retiree Roberta O’Dell. “I’ve seen a lot of changes at that hospital, and these are not good.”
COVID-19, Health Care Funding In Full Legislative Agenda
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Issues related to the pandemic are certain to dominate the session but there are plenty of other proposals in the works, including legislation on a public option.
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