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 678.445 – 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 678.366 – 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 […]
Section 678.372 – Rules for clinical nurse specialists.
The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall adopt rules to implement ORS 678.370, including but not limited to rules establishing: (1) Procedures and requirements for initial issuance and continuation of licensure to act as a clinical nurse specialist, including but not limited to educational requirements; (2) The scope of practice of clinical nurse specialists, including […]
Section 678.375 – Nurse practitioners; licenses; prohibitions; authority to sign reports of death; authority to prescribe.
(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing is authorized to issue licenses to licensed registered nurses to practice as nurse practitioners if they meet the requirements of the board pursuant to ORS 678.380. (2) A person may not practice as a nurse practitioner or hold oneself out to the public or to an employer, or […]