FCHN leaders hosted an exhibit booth at the Oregon Nurses Association Convention in Seaside from May 20-22, 2024. A “passport” encouraged nurse attendees from across Oregon to stop by each exhibit to engage in conversation. Nurses expressed appreciation for the information about faith community nursing – most were unaware of this practice specialty – and acknowledged the importance of nursing in the community as one way to improve healthcare access and equity, especially in rural areas. It was an exciting event and a great networking opportunity for both attendees and exhibitors.
Hundreds of nurses from across Oregon joined colleagues at the ONA Convention in Seaside
Deb Fell-Carlson, FCHN Executive Director, reconnected with Susan E. King, RN, MS, CEN, FAAN; the two worked together on a team to engage nurses in several nursing safety and health initiatives in the early 2000s. Susan King was the long-time executive director of the Oregon Nurses Association and remains an advocate for RN and NP practice in Oregon and nationally.
