The Oregon Nurses Association is pushing for minimum standards that establish how many nurses hospitals need to operate and meet patients’ needs effectively.
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According to the Oregon Nurses Association, nearly a quarter of the state’s active nursing force quit in 2022. On Wednesday, nurses and union representatives launched a campaign called “Safe Staffing Saves Lives” to support new legislation addressing what they call a nurse staffing crisis.