As used in ORS 678.010 to 678.410: (1) “Clinical nurse specialist” means a licensed registered nurse who has been licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing as qualified to practice the expanded clinical specialty nursing role. (2) “Diagnosing” in the context of the practice of nursing means identification of and discrimination between physical and […]
It shall be unlawful for any person to practice nursing or offer to practice nursing in this state or to use any title or abbreviation, sign, card or device to indicate the person is practicing either practical or registered nursing unless the person is licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.410 at the level for which […]
An individual may not use the title “nurse” unless the individual: (1) Has earned a nursing degree or a nursing certificate from a nursing education program that is: (a) Approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; or (b) Accredited or approved by another state or United States territory as described under ORS 678.040 and […]
An individual may not use the title “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse” or the abbreviation “APRN” unless the individual is: (1) A clinical nurse specialist; (2) A nurse practitioner; or (3) A certified registered nurse anesthetist as defined in ORS 678.245. [2015 c.452 §2]
ORS 678.010 to 678.410 do not apply to: (1) The employment of nurses in institutions or agencies of the federal government. (2) The practice of nursing incidental to the planned program of study for students enrolled in nursing education programs approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing or accredited or approved by another state […]
(1) Hospitals and long term care facilities employing nurses under ORS 678.031 (7)(e) and (f) shall notify the Oregon State Board of Nursing in writing of the number of nurses so employed, the times of employment, the nature of the staffing shortage and certify that there is no labor dispute affecting nurses at the hospital […]
(1) A nurse who is responsible for supervising nursing assistants shall not be considered to be supervising a nursing assistant who administers medication while the nurse is absent from the facility at which the administration occurs unless the nursing assistant is acting pursuant to specific instructions from the nurse or the nurse fails to leave […]
A registered nurse who is employed by a public or private school, or by an education service district or a local public health authority as defined in ORS 431.003 to provide nursing services at a public or private school, may accept an order from a physician licensed to practice medicine in another state or territory […]
An applicant for a license under ORS 678.010 to 678.448 shall provide to the Oregon State Board of Nursing satisfactory evidence that the applicant’s physical and mental health is such that it is safe for the applicant to practice, and that: (1) The applicant has graduated: (a) From a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse […]
(1) Examinations for the licensing of applicants under ORS 678.010 to 678.448 must be held at least once a year. The applicant must pass an examination in subjects relating to nursing at the practical or registered level as the Oregon State Board of Nursing may determine necessary to protect the public health and welfare. (2) […]
(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may issue a nurse emeritus license to an applicant who: (a) Is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner or registered nurse; (b) Has been granted retired status by the board as described in ORS 678.050; and (c) Pays the license fee […]
Any person to whom a license is issued under ORS 678.010 to 678.448, whenever requested to do so in relation to employment as a registered or practical nurse or in relation to enforcement of ORS 678.010 to 678.448, shall provide evidence of current licensure. [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; 1957 c.316 §13; 1973 c.584 §6; […]
(1) A person licensed to practice nursing shall apply to the Oregon State Board of Nursing for renewal of the license, other than a limited license, in every second year before 11:59 p.m. on the anniversary of the birthdate of the person in the odd-numbered year for persons whose birth occurred in an odd-numbered year […]
In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for a contested case: (1) Issuance of the license to practice nursing, whether by examination or by indorsement, of any person may be refused or the license may be revoked or suspended or the licensee may be placed on probation for a period specified by the Oregon […]
Persons licensed to practice nursing who elect not to participate in the impaired health professional program established under ORS 676.190 or who fail to comply with the terms of participation shall be reported to the Oregon State Board of Nursing for formal disciplinary action under ORS 678.111. [1991 c.193 §2; 2007 c.335 §1; 2009 c.697 […]
(1) During the course of an investigation into the performance or conduct of an applicant, certificate holder or licensee, the Oregon State Board of Nursing may order mental health, physical condition or chemical dependency evaluations of the applicant, certificate holder or licensee upon reasonable belief that the applicant, certificate holder or licensee is unable to […]
(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall adopt by rule a schedule establishing the amount of civil penalty that may be imposed for any violation of ORS 678.010 to 678.448 or any rule of the board. No civil penalty shall exceed $5,000. (2) In imposing a penalty pursuant to this section, the board shall […]
It shall be unlawful for any person: (1) To sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any diploma or license or record thereof for any person not graduated from a nursing education program described under ORS 678.040 or is not licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.410 or to sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any certificate […]
(1) Any information that the Oregon State Board of Nursing obtains pursuant to ORS 678.021, 678.111, 678.113, 678.123, 678.135 or 678.442 is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175. (2) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 678.010 to 678.410 or 678.442, the Oregon State Board of Nursing shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS […]
(1) Members of the Oregon State Board of Nursing, members of its administrative and investigative staff and its attorneys acting as prosecutors or counsel shall have the same privileges and immunities from civil and criminal proceedings arising by reason of official actions as prosecuting and judicial officers of the state. (2) No person who has […]
