The Nebraska Center for Nursing is partnering with the Nebraska Hospital Association to support the nursing workforce through retention and recruitment in the state. To learn more about our partnership, click on the ‘Advocacy’ tab in the menu above.
The nursing shortage, most severe in small towns and rural areas, affects both Nebraska’s physical health and its economic health.
“Have we got news for you!! The Board of Nursing staff are teaming up to provide up-to-date information on practice issues and answers to your questions!! Please join us!”
— Ann Oertwich, Executive Director, Nebraska Board of Nursing (BON) and Nursing Licensing Department
The webinar is planned as an interactive space for nurses from all settings to stay informed and engaged. “Scope Savvy is about creating a consistent, welcoming space where nurses can learn more about current practice, share practice concerns, and strengthen their understanding of the profession,” says Danielle Dohrmann, Nursing Practice Consultant. Each Scope Savvy session will follow a simple dialogue structure.
Scope Savvy will be held monthly from 2:00–3:00 p.m. CT, starting May 21st. Pre-registration is not required. A link to the webinar can be found on the DHHS Nurse Licensing webpage, in addition to DHHS social media and announcements from other nursing and partner professional organizations.
| May 21 — LPN Scope of Practice | September 24 — Nursing Education Trends |
| June 25 — Transition to Practice | October 22 — Ketamine as a Therapy |
| July 23 — Fitness to Practice | November 19 — Direction and Assignments |
| August 20 — Delegation | December 17 — Wound Debridement |
Average age of nurses in Nebraska
Counties in Nebraska report no Registered Nurses
Counties in Nebraska report only one Registered Nurse
Workforce Growth
Faster than other professions
NCLEX Pass Rates
Highest in the nation.
Nebraska Healthcare Workforce
Nurses make up a majority.
Average RN Annual Wage
(Adjusted for cost of living) - higher than states like South Dakota
Satisfaction in Nursing
Nurses feel fulfilled in their profession.