HB 3902
Directs the Oregon State Board of Nursing to establish an advisory committee to study the nursing educator shortage and make recommendations to address the issues identified by the committee.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon State Board of Nursing to create two advisory committees. The first committee will study and recommend solutions to nursing educator shortages, submitting a report by March 15, 2026. Following the dissolution of the first committee, a second committee will be formed to examine recruitment and retention challenges within the broader nursing workforce, with a report deadline of December 15, 2026. Both committees will include diverse nursing professionals and educators.
Key provisions
- Establishes an advisory committee to study nursing educator shortages and recommend solutions.
- Requires the first advisory committee to submit a report to the Board and Legislative Assembly by March 15, 2026.
- Directs the Board to dissolve the first advisory committee by March 31, 2026.
- Establishes a second advisory committee to study nursing workforce recruitment and retention.
- Requires the second advisory committee to submit a report to the Board and Legislative Assembly by December 15, 2026.
- Specifies the composition of both advisory committees, including representatives from hospitals, universities, nursing associations, and community colleges.
- Allows the Board to contract with a nonprofit organization to convene the advisory committees.
- Sets sunset dates for the advisory committees.
Who is affected
- Oregon State Board of Nursing
- Nursing educators
- Nurses
- Healthcare facilities (hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities)
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Primary sponsors
James Manning Jr.
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Arguments in favor
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Supporters of the measure emphasize the pressing need to address Oregon's critical nursing shortage, citing alarming rates of unfilled positions and a surplus of licensed nurses. Testifiers stress that this crisis demands immediate attention to retain educators and strengthen the nursing education pipeline, as well as stabilize the workforce and ensure adequate staffing levels. They argue that this is not only a matter of public health but also an economic imperative, as the shortage has far-reaching consequences for Oregon's healthcare system and economy. By investing in solutions to address these challenges, supporters believe that they can help alleviate the strain on hospitals, improve patient outcomes, and ultimately benefit the state's residents.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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