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 678.360 – Survey to evaluate institutions; reporting; withdrawal of approval.
(1) As determined necessary by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, the board shall survey the institutions approved to provide nursing education programs. (2) An institution shall submit to the board a written report that includes an evaluation of physical facilities, clinical resources, courses of study and qualifications of instructors. (3) If the board determines […]
Section 678.362 – Circulating nurses; duties.
(1) As used in this section: (a) “Circulating nurse” means a registered nurse who is responsible for coordinating the nursing care and safety needs of the patient in the operating room and who also meets the needs of operating room team members during surgery. (b) “Ambulatory surgical center” has the meaning given that term in […]
Section 678.366 – Registered nurse first assistants; rules.
The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall adopt rules establishing procedures for the recognition of registered nurses who become registered nurse first assistants by receiving additional certification through nationally recognized professional organizations. [2005 c.628 §5]
Section 678.370 – Clinical nurse specialists; licenses.
(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall issue a license to act as a clinical nurse specialist to any nurse who meets the requirements established by the board pursuant to ORS 678.372. (2) A person may not act as a clinical nurse specialist, use the name, title, designation, initial or abbreviation of clinical nurse […]