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 678.278 – 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 […]
Section 678.425 – Advisory organizations.
The Oregon Center for Nursing and the Oregon Healthcare Workforce Institute may serve in advisory capacities to the State Workforce and Talent Development Board, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and other related entities. The Oregon Center for Nursing may advise on education and workforce development issues affecting nursing. The Oregon Healthcare Workforce Institute may advise […]
Section 678.282 – Prescribing authority of nurse anesthetists; rules.
(1)(a) Subject to paragraph (b) of this subsection, the Oregon State Board of Nursing may authorize a certified registered nurse anesthetist to prescribe prescription drugs, including prescriptions for controlled substances listed in Schedules II, III, III N, IV and V. (b) A certified registered nurse anesthetist may prescribe prescription drugs under paragraph (a) of this […]
Section 678.440 – Nursing assistants; training; effect of employing untrained assistant; civil penalties.
(1) As used in this section and ORS 678.442, 678.444, 678.445, 678.447 and 678.448, “nursing assistant” means an individual who assists licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. (2) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly to require that nursing assistants be adequately trained. (3) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall […]