Chapter 678 — Chapter 678

ORS 678.010 Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.415. As used in ORS 678.010 to 678.415

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ORS 678.015 [1957 c.316 §6; repealed by 1973 c.584 §24]

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ORS 678.020 [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; repealed by 1957 c.316 §3 (678.021 enacted in lieu of 678.020)]

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ORS 678.021 License required to practice nursing. Except as provided in ORS 676.347, it is 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 678.415 at the level for which the indication of practice is made and the license is valid and in effect. [1957 c.316 §4 (enacted in lieu of 678.020); 1973 c.584 §2; 2003 c.14 §431; 2022 c.62 §4]

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ORS 678.023 Use of title “nurse.” An individual may not use the title “nurse” unless the individual

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ORS 678.025 Use of title “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.” An individual may not use the title “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse” or the abbreviation “APRN” unless the individual is

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ORS 678.027 Use of titles by nonhuman entity. A nonhuman entity, including but not limited to an agent powered by artificial intelligence, may not use any of the following titles

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ORS 678.030 [Repealed by 1957 c.316 §7 (678.031 enacted in lieu of 678.030)]

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ORS 678.031 Application of ORS 678.010 to 678.415. ORS 678.010 to 678.415 do not apply to

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ORS 678.034 Entity to notify board of employment of nonresident nurses; nonresident nurse required to apply for licensure. (1) An entity that employs a nurse described under ORS 678.031 (7) shall notify the Oregon State Board of Nursing in writing of the number of nurses so employed and the time of employment and shall certify that there is no labor dispute affecting nurses at the entity. In addition, at the request of the board, the entity shall provide documentation that the nurses so employed are licensed and in good standing in another state or United States territory

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ORS 678.035 [1975 c.659 §4; 1977 c.309 §3; repealed by 1981 c.369 §16]

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ORS 678.036 Liability of nurse supervising nursing assistants; liability when duties delegated. (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 instructions when the nurse should have done so

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ORS 678.038 Registered nurse employed in school, education service district or local public health authority. 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 health care provider, as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing by rule, licensed to practice in another state or territory of the United States if the order is related to the care or treatment of a student who has been enrolled at the school for not more than 90 days. [2015 c.112 §2; 2016 c.26 §6; 2017 c.409 §26; 2025 c.124 §4]

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ORS 678.039 Registered nurse employed or contracted with long term care facility, in-home care agency. A registered nurse who is employed by or contracted with a long term care facility or an in-home care agency, as defined in ORS 443.305, may execute a medical order from a health care provider, as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing by rule, licensed to practice in another state or territory of the United States if

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ORS 678.040 Qualifications of applicants for license; rules. 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

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ORS 678.045 [Formerly 678.250; repealed by 1981 c.369 §16]

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ORS 678.050 Examining applicants; issuing license; license by endorsement; processing license by endorsement application; limited license; rules. (1) Examinations for the licensing of applicants under ORS 678.010 to 678.448 must be held at least once a year. An 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

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ORS 678.055 Nurse emeritus license; fees; rules. (1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may issue a nurse emeritus license to an applicant who

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ORS 678.060 [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; repealed by 1957 c.316 §11 (678.061 enacted in lieu of 678.060)]

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ORS 678.061 [1957 c.316 §12 (enacted in lieu of 678.060); 1963 c.50 §2; 1969 c.71 §2; repealed by 1973 c.584 §24]

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ORS 678.070 [Repealed by 1953 c.254 §16]

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ORS 678.080 Evidence of licensure. A 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 nurse intern 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; 1981 c.369 §4; 2009 c.37 §2; 2022 c.38 §8]

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ORS 678.085 [1953 c.254 §14; 1957 c.316 §14; repealed by 1973 c.584 §24]

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ORS 678.090 [Repealed by 1953 c.254 §16]

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ORS 678.100 [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; repealed by 1957 c.316 §15 (678.101 enacted in lieu of 678.100)]

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ORS 678.101 Renewal of license; fee. (1) A person licensed to practice nursing, including as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, shall apply to the Oregon State Board of Nursing for renewal of the license every second year

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ORS 678.110 [Repealed by 1957 c.316 §17 (678.111 enacted in lieu of 678.110)]

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ORS 678.111 Denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation or reprimand. In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for a contested case, and except as provided in ORS 678.138, the Oregon State Board of Nursing may revoke, suspend, deny or impose conditions on a license issued by the board, or on an inactive or retired status granted by the board, and reprimand or place on probation, subject to terms imposed by the board, a person licensed by the board for any of the reasons described in this section, including the following

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ORS 678.112 Nonparticipation in impaired health professional program. Persons licensed or certified by the Oregon State Board of 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 by the program to the board for formal disciplinary action under ORS 678.111. [1991 c.193 §2; 2007 c.335 §1; 2009 c.697 §7; 2009 c.756 §§32,94; 2025 c.499 §8]

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ORS 678.113 When evaluation of mental or physical condition, demonstration of competency or evidence of continuing education may be required; rules. (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 substance use disorder evaluations of the applicant, certificate holder or licensee upon reasonable belief that the applicant, certificate holder or licensee is unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients

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ORS 678.115 [1957 c.316 §20 (enacted in lieu of 678.120); 1971 c.734 §121; repealed by 1973 c.584 §24]

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ORS 678.117 Procedure for imposing civil penalty; amount; rules. (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

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ORS 678.120 [Repealed by 1957 c.316 §19 (678.115 enacted in lieu of 678.120)]

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ORS 678.121 [1957 c.316 §22; repealed by 1971 c.734 §21]

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ORS 678.123 Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful for any person

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ORS 678.125 [1957 c.316 §24; repealed by 1973 c.584 §24]

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ORS 678.126 Confidentiality of information; duty to investigate complaints; immunity. (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

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ORS 678.128 Liability of complainants, witnesses, investigators, counsel and board members in disciplinary proceedings. (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

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ORS 678.130 [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; 1957 c.316 §25; 1963 c.50 §3; repealed by 1969 c.71 §9]

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ORS 678.135 Duty to report violations. (1) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, any health care facility licensed as required by ORS 441.015, or any person licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, shall report to the board any suspected violation of ORS 678.010 to 678.415 or any rule adopted by the board

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ORS 678.138 Exception from certain disciplinary actions for provision of reproductive or gender-affirming health care service. The Oregon State Board of Nursing may not suspend or revoke a person’s license or refuse to grant a license to a person, because of a conviction or disciplinary action by another state resulting solely from the person’s provision of a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the person provided the service, so long as the service provided was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service. [2023 c.228 §35]

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ORS 678.140 Oregon State Board of Nursing. (1) There is created an Oregon State Board of Nursing composed of nine members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board

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ORS 678.150 Powers, functions and duties of board, officers and executive director; rules; subpoena powers. (1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall elect annually from its number a president, a president-elect and a secretary, each of whom shall serve until a successor is elected and qualified. The board shall meet on the call of the president or as the board may require. Special meetings of the board may be called by the secretary upon the request of any three members. Five members constitute a quorum

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ORS 678.153 Interagency agreement to share results of nationwide criminal records check. The Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon State Board of Nursing shall enter into an interagency agreement to share the results of nationwide criminal records checks conducted under ORS 181A.195 on subject individuals who are subject to criminal records checks by the department, the authority and the board. [2005 c.730 §67; 2009 c.595 §1058]

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ORS 678.155 [1979 c.770 §17; 1985 c.208 §2; 1985 c.565 §92a; 1987 c.158 §141; 2009 c.535 §11; repealed by 2025 c.124 §30]

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ORS 678.157 [1979 c.771 §4; 1985 c.565 §92b; 2009 c.535 §12; repealed by 2017 c.129 §2]

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ORS 678.158 Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license or certificate. The lapse, suspension or revocation of a license or certificate by the operation of law or by order of the Oregon State Board of Nursing or by the decision of a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee or of a certificate by a certificate holder, shall not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or any action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee or certificate holder or to revise or render null and void an order of disciplinary action against the licensee or certificate holder. [2001 c.275 §6]

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ORS 678.160 [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; 1957 c.316 §31; 1967 c.559 §2; 1969 c.314 §79; repealed by 1973 c.584 §24]

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ORS 678.162 [1953 c.254 §9; repealed by 1973 c.584 §24]

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ORS 678.164 Enjoining violations or threatened violations. (1) Upon suit by the Oregon State Board of Nursing for which no bond shall be required, the circuit courts have jurisdiction to restrain or enjoin any violation or threatened violation of ORS 678.010 to 678.415. Such suit may be brought against a person who practices nursing without a current license or who practices registered nursing when licensed as a practical nurse or who has failed to become licensed or whose license has been suspended, revoked or declared void

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