Section 678.445 – Administration of noninjectable medication by nursing assistant; rules.
(1) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that the Oregon State Board of Nursing adopt by rule, subject to ORS 678.155, standards that allow a nursing assistant in a long term care facility to administer noninjectable medication under the direct supervision of or as delegated by a registered nurse. (2) If a nurse […]
Section 678.447 – Use of titles “medication aide,” “Certified Medication Aide” or “CMA.”
(1) An individual may not use the title “medication aide” or “Certified Medication Aide” or the abbreviation “CMA” unless the individual: (a) Is a nursing assistant; (b) Has successfully completed training prescribed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing pursuant to ORS 678.440 for the administration of noninjectable medications; and (c) Is authorized by the […]
Section 678.448 – Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an individual may not use the title “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant” or “nurse aide” or the abbreviation “CNA” unless the individual: (a) Has successfully completed a program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing under ORS 678.444; and (b) Is certified under ORS […]
Section 678.505
[1977 c.635 §2; 1981 c.469 §2; renumbered 342.455]
Section 678.515
[1977 c.635 §§3,4; 1981 c.469 §3; renumbered 342.475]
Section 678.525
[1977 c.635 §5; 1981 c.469 §4; renumbered 342.465]
Section 678.415 – Additional fee for examination, license by indorsement, license renewal fees.
(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall impose an additional $9 fee for each examination fee, each license by indorsement fee and each license renewal fee charged under ORS 678.410 for a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse for the purposes specified in subsection (2) of this section. (2) The additional fees imposed […]
Section 678.417 – Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund; rules.
(1) The Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon State Board of Nursing to be used as specified in subsection (2) of this section. (2) […]
Section 678.420 – Declaration of nursing workforce and faculty shortage.
There is declared a nursing workforce and nursing faculty shortage in Oregon. The declaration of the nursing workforce shortage shall remain in effect until the Governor suspends the declaration by executive action. [2007 c.789 §1] Note: 678.420 and 678.425 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a […]
Section 678.278 – Provision of nurse anesthetist services in offices.
(1) A certified registered nurse anesthetist may deliver the following services without medical collaboration in connection with a procedure performed in an office: (a) Assessment of the health status of the patient as that status relates to the relative risks associated with anesthetic management of the patient; (b) Determination and administration of an appropriate anesthesia […]