Oregon nursing program risks closure amid leadership void

Portland Community College faculty are worried that the school’s nursing program risks closing because of a leadership void.

PORTLAND, Ore. — A leadership void is putting a nursing program in Portland, Oregon, at risk of closure, causing concern for students and faculty as the state grapples with a nursing shortage.

The director of Portland Community College’s nursing program hasn’t been replaced since resigning last month, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. The school has until May 4 to fill the position under state nursing regulations.

Students and faculty members say they’re worried.

“We have students that are about to graduate,” said Anne Mortensen, a nursing

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