OHSU School of Nursing graduates inaugural Bend cohort

Central Oregon program helps grow health care workforce, serves rural areas

By Seth Preuss September 19, 2025 Bend, Oregon

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Bridgette Bochner, Ph.D., RN (Courtesy)

Ann Nielsen, Ph.D., RN (Courtesy)

OHSU School of Nursing graduates inaugural Bend cohort

The eight graduates of OHSU School of Nursing in Bend's inaugural class of 2025 at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, from left: Rachel Nagrecha, Brandon Yost, Cait Edwards, Lydia Bartlett, Claire Larsen, Cady Kilroy, Jordan Machtelinckx, and Abigail Craig. (OHSU/Bridgette Bochner)