Title 52, Occupations and Professions

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 678.415 or to sell or frau…

(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 678.415 or 678.442, the Oregon State Board…

(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 pr…

(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 suspe…

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 …

(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 bo…

(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 m…

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…

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 …

(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 with…

(1) All moneys received by the Oregon State Board of Nursing under ORS 678.010 to 678.448 shall be paid into the General Fund in the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the Oregon State Board of Nursing Account. Such moneys are appropriated continuously to the board and sh…

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall issue a license to practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist to a licensed registered nurse who applies to the board and meets the requirements adopted by the board by rule under ORS 678.285. (2) Unless a person is licensed u…

(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 cert…

The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall adopt rules necessary to establish: (1) The scope of practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist that include, but are not limited to, the authority to prescribe prescription drugs if the certified registered nurse anesthetist is a…

(1) Any institution desiring to establish a nursing education program leading to licensing shall apply to the Oregon State Board of Nursing and submit satisfactory evidence that the institution is prepared to meet the curricula and standards prescribed by the board. (2) In consid…

(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 res…

(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 sur…

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] (Clini…

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall issue a license to act as a clinical nurse specialist to any licensed registered 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, t…

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 ed…

(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 Oregon State Board of Nursing may adopt rules regarding nurse practitioners that: (1) Establish the education, training and qualifications necessary for licensure. (2) Limit or restrict practice. (3) Establish categories and define the scope of nurse practitioner practice. (4…

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may authorize a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions, including prescriptions for controlled substances listed in schedules II through V. (2) A nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist may submit an ap…

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall issue a nurse internship license to an applicant who: (a) Is a student who is enrolled in and has successfully completed at least one academic term of a nursing education program that: (A) Is approved by the board or accredited or appro…

(1) A nurse intern may receive academic credit in addition to monetary compensation for work as a nurse intern. (2) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall allow for and encourage participation by individuals practicing as certified nursing assistants, licensed professional nurse…

(1) A nurse intern may: (a) Perform specific nursing functions within the limits of the nurse intern’s nursing education program; (b) Practice nursing only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who has agreed to act as the nurse intern’s supervisor under ORS 678.398;…

(1) A registered nurse who is responsible for the supervision of a nurse intern: (a) Is accountable at all times for the safety and well-being of patients to whom the nurse intern provides care; (b) Shall maintain an awareness of the nursing tasks and functions performed by the n…

In addition to the grounds listed in ORS 678.111, the Oregon State Board of Nursing may revoke or suspend a nurse internship license issued under ORS 678.392 if the nurse intern is not in good academic standing, as determined by the board. [2022 c.38 §6] (Fees)

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may establish and collect fees necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 678.010 to 678.448. (2) Fees are refundable at the discretion of the board. (3)(a) The board shall obtain approval from the Oregon Department of Administrative Servic…

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall impose an additional $9 fee for each examination fee, each license by endorsement fee and each license renewal fee charged under ORS 678.410 for a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse for the purposes specified in subsection (…

(1) The Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon State Board of Nursing to be us…

There is declared a nursing workforce and nursing faculty shortage in Oregon. The declaration of the nursing workforce shortage shall remain in effect until the Governor suspends the declaration by executive action. [2007 c.789 §1] Note: 678.420 and 678.425 were enacted into law …

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 e…

The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall support an Oregon nonprofit organization, exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, that promotes the well-being of Oregon health professionals through education, coordinated regional counseling, telemedicin…

(1) As used in ORS 678.440 to 678.448: (a) “Medication aide” means a nursing assistant who has additional training and qualifications, as determined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. (b) “Nursing assistant” means an individual who assists licensed nursing personnel in the pro…

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall establish standards for certifying and may certify as a nursing assistant any person who: (a) Submits an application; (b)(A) Shows completion of an approved training program for nursing assistants; (B) Has military training or experienc…

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall establish standards for training programs for nursing assistants. An institution may apply to the board for approval of a nursing assistant training program. Upon receipt of an application, the board shall review and may approve program…

(1) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that the Oregon State Board of Nursing adopt by rule standards that allow a nursing assistant in a long term care facility to administer noninjectable medication under the direct supervision of or as assigned by a nurse. (2) If a n…

(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 fo…

(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 …

As used in ORS 678.710 to 678.820, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Dual facility” means a facility that operates both a hospital and a long term care facility on the same campus. (2) “Nursing home” means any institution or facility defined as a long term care facility…

(1)(a) Unless an individual holds an active license issued under ORS 678.710 to 678.820, an individual may not: (A) Practice or offer to practice as a nursing home administrator; or (B) Use in connection with the name of the individual the words or letters “nursing home administr…

(1)(a) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, any health care facility licensed under ORS 441.015, any licensee licensed by the Health Licensing Office, any physician licensed by the Oregon Medical Boa…

(1) An individual qualifies for licensure as a nursing home administrator if the individual: (a) Has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school of higher education; (b) Has passed an examination as provided in ORS 678.740; and (c) Has completed training requirements establi…

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a residential care facility administrator license to an applicant who: (a) Is at least 21 years of age; (b) Has earned at least a high school diploma or its equivalent, as indicated by evidence of the following, in a form deemed sufficien…

(1) Examinations for licensure as a nursing home administrator shall be conducted at such times and places as the Long Term Care Administrators Board designates, but not less than once a year. (2) At the time of taking an examination for licensure as a nursing home administrator,…

(1) The Long Term Care Administrators Board shall: (a) Approve at least one examination for licensure as a residential care facility administrator; and (b) Ensure that the examinations are easily and frequently accessible to applicants. (2) An applicant for licensure under ORS 67…

The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to: (1) Approve training and continuing education for residential care facility administrators; and (2) Establish continuing education requirements for residential care facility administrators, including that a residential care facili…

(1) Nothing in ORS 678.710 to 678.820 or the rules adopted under ORS 678.710 to 678.820 may be construed to require an individual, who is employed to administer an institution exempted under ORS 441.065 as an institution that is operated by and for persons who rely on spiritual m…

(1) The Long Term Care Administrators Board may establish by rule standards for the issuance of a nursing home administrator or residential care facility administrator license by endorsement to an applicant who: (a) Meets the requirements as established by the board; and (b) On t…