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851-031-0075 Limited Licenses for Internationally Educated and Licensed Nurses (IELN) (1) Refer to OAR 851-031-0026 for license requirements for IELN attending a graduate program requiring a clinical practicum component. (2) IELN attending a research PhD program are not required to obtain a full or limited license when no direct care is provided and patient interaction is restricted to investigation protocol data collection and the student is under the supervision and nursing license of the Principle Investigator. Non-nurse Principle Investigators are not authorized to supervise IELN PhD students. (3) A limited license is not required for an observation only experience. The sponsor, faculty, or preceptor will be accountable if the IELN observer is allowed to provide any type of patient care intervention. This constitutes practicing without a license. (4) A limited license is required for those IELN who are attending a continuing education program or clinical experience as part of an exchange program or a program offering a precepted experience in nursing practice. The IELN works under the supervision of the faculty or sponsor; the preceptor is accountable for removing the IELN from the clinical experience if the preceptor deems the IELN is providing unsafe patient care. The IELN has a limited license and is accountable for their practice; however, the sponsor will be held accountable for allowing an IELN who has been reported to be unsafe to continue to participate in the clinical experience. (5) The IELN must have a faculty or sponsor who has an unencumbered Oregon RN license who will take accountability for the experience of the IELN and assure that the clinical experience is commensurate with the IELN current scope of practice and that specific learning objectives are formulated. (6) Requirements for a limited license under this section: (a) A completed application per Board processes including the name of the program and accountable Oregon licensed sponsor, faculty, or preceptor. (b) Primary source verification that the nurse is in good standing with their country’s nursing licensure authority. (c) The limited license is valid for one year or when the program is completed, whichever is least. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.050 & ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.050 History: BN 6-2021, adopt filed 06/21/2021, effective 07/01/2021
851-031-0085 Inactive Nurse Status (1) An individual with an LPN, RN, or APRN license may apply to place the license in inactive status by submitting a completed application, which includes: (a) A license that is active and in good standing at the time of application; and (b) The Board’s inactive status application form for the license type being inactivated. (2) A license in inactive status does not authorize practice under the license. (3) To return to active status, an individual must apply for reinstatement as defined in OAR 851-031-0055. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.021 & ORS 678.031 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.021 & ORS 678.031 History: BN 23-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 01/01/2026 BN 6-2021, amend filed 06/21/2021, effective 07/01/2021 BN 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-6-03
851-031-0086 Retired Status (1) An individual may retire their LPN, RN, or APRN license by submitting a completed application, which includes: (a) The Board’s retired status application form; (b) Confirmation the license is in good standing with the issuing authority and not subject to any disciplinary investigation or action pending; and (c) Surrendering the license being retired. (2) A license in retired status does not authorize practice under the license. (3) Incomplete applications expire 12 months from the initial submission date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.031, ORS 678.050 & ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.031, ORS 678.050 & ORS 678.150 History: BN 23-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 01/01/2026 BN 6-2025, amend filed 02/21/2025, effective 03/01/2025 BN 6-2021, amend filed 06/21/2021, effective 07/01/2021 BN 7-2015, f. 12-1-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 BN 9-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-10 BN 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-6-03 BN 17-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-18-02
851-031-0087 Nurse Emeritus License (1) The nurse emeritus license permits the practice of nursing in a voluntary or unpaid basis. (2) An individual with an LPN, RN, or APRN license may apply for a nurse emeritus license by submitting a completed application, which includes: (a) The Board’s nurse emeritus application form; (b) Payment of the fee in OAR Chapter 851 Division 2; (c) Confirmation that the license has already been granted retired status; and (d) Completion of applicable continuing education in OAR 851-031-0008. (3) A nurse emeritus license is valid for two years from date of issue. (4) Incomplete applications expire 12 months from the initial submission date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.055, ORS 678.113 & ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.055, ORS 678.113 & ORS 678.150 History: BN 23-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 01/01/2026 BN 6-2025, amend filed 02/21/2025, effective 03/01/2025 BN 26-2021, amend filed 11/22/2021, effective 12/01/2021 BN 6-2021, adopt filed 06/21/2021, effective 07/01/2021
851-031-0088 Registered Nurse First Assistant Registry (1) RNs who become registered nurse first assistants (RNFA) by receiving additional certification through nationally recognized professional organization may be recognized by the Board through placement on the Board’s RNFA registry. (2) To be placed on the Board’s RNFA registry, the RN must submit a request and submit evidence of their current certification . (3) RNFAs placed on the registry will be removed upon expiration of their certification. (4) To maintain placement on the registry, the RN must submit documentation of current certification in a manner prescribed by the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.366 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.366 History: BN 6-2025, amend filed 02/21/2025, effective 03/01/2025 BN 6-2021, amend filed 06/21/2021, effective 07/01/2021 BN 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-22-06
851-041-0000 Purpose of Standards (1) Establish education criteria for the Nurse Intern; (2) Establish criteria for entry level competency; (3) Provide licensing criteria for the Nurse Intern; (4) Provide standards of continued competency; and (5) Establish standards for conduct considered unbecoming a Nurse Intern. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.111, ORS 678.150, ORS 678.392, ORS 678.394, ORS 678.396, ORS 678.398 & ORS 678.400 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.111 & ORS 678.150 History: BN 24-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 01/01/2026 BN 15-2022, adopt filed 12/23/2022, effective 01/01/2023
851-041-0010 Education Standards for Nurse Interns (1) The nursing education program shall: (a) Be approved by the Board or accredited or approved by another state or United States territory and approved by the Board; and (b) Include a clinical component. (2) Providing academic credit to the nurse intern is the decision of the program. When the program provides academic credit, the program must adhere to the following: (a) Faculty supervision of the clinical experience which leads to achievement of course outcomes; (b) Faculty is not required to be consistently on-site but must provide in-person participation with the nurse intern and preceptor as described in program policy; and (c) Evaluation of nurse intern achievement of course outcomes remains the responsibility of the assigned faculty. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.111, ORS 678.150, ORS 678.392 & ORS 678.394 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.111 & ORS 678.150 History: BN 24-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 01/01/2026 BN 15-2022, adopt filed 12/23/2022, effective 01/01/2023
851-041-0020 Requirements for Nurse Intern License (1) Submit a completed application form for a Nurse Intern License. (2) The Board must receive the nurse intern’s education verification on the Board approved form. (3) The applicant must: (a) Pass the Board-approved nursing assistant competency exam; and (b) Complete a national fingerprint-based criminal background check per OAR 851-001-0115; or (c) Complete a state records based criminal background check per OAR 851-001-0115 if a current Oregon license or certificate holder. (4) The nurse intern license will be valid until the applicant’s anticipated graduation date from their nursing education program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.392 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.392 History: BN 24-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 01/01/2026 BN 11-2024, amend filed 11/22/2024, effective 12/01/2024 BN 15-2022, adopt filed 12/23/2022, effective 01/01/2023
851-041-0040 Nurse Intern Practice Team Member Role (1) A nurse intern must function under the direct supervision of an RN who agrees to provide direct supervision as described in ORS 678.398 and OAR 851-045-0060(3). (2) The nurse intern’s role on the practice team is limited to the performance of authorized functions pursuant to ORS 678.396 as assigned by the RN providing direct supervision. (3) The nurse intern’s performance of authorized functions must occur: (a) In adherence to these rules; and (b) Within the parameters of the supervising RN’s established plan of care for a client. (4) The nurse intern must disclose their license type and practice team member role to the client and with other practice team members. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.111, ORS 678.150, ORS 678.396 & ORS 678.398 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.111 & ORS 678.150 History: BN 24-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 01/01/2026 BN 15-2022, adopt filed 12/23/2022, effective 01/01/2023
851-041-0080 Duty to Report These standards provide further interpretation of reporting requirements pursuant to ORS 678.135 with application to all licensees, including one's own practice, when behavior or practice presents a potential for, or actual danger to, a client or to the public's health, safety and welfare. (1) A nurse intern with knowledge of a licensed nurse whose nursing practice fails to meet accepted standards for their license type, shall report the nurse to the person in the work setting who has authority to institute corrective action. (2) A nurse intern who has knowledge or concern that a nurse's behavior or practice presents a potential for, or actual danger to, a client or to the public's health, safety and welfare, shall initiate a report to be made to the Board. (3) A nurse intern who is aware of a licensed nurse's arrest or conviction of a crime related to a client, or related to the public's health, safety, and welfare shall initiate a report to the Board. (4) The following shall always be reported to the Board: (a) Practicing as a nurse intern without holding licensure as a nurse intern; (b) Dismissal from employment due to conduct unbecoming a nurse intern; (c) Client abuse or neglect; (d) Pursuant to 851-041-0030, a pattern of or single serious occurrence of conduct unbecoming a nurse intern; (e) Any violation of a disciplinary sanction imposed on the nurse intern by the Board; (f) Practicing as a nurse intern when physical or mental ability is impaired; (g) An arrest for a felony crime which shall be reported to the Board within 10 days of the arrest; or (h) A conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime which shall be reported to the Board within 10 days of the conviction. (5) All leaves of absence from the nursing education program or failure to maintain good academic standing must be reported to the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.111 & ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.111 & ORS 678.150 History: BN 11-2024, amend filed 11/22/2024, effective 12/01/2024 BN 15-2022, adopt filed 12/23/2022, effective 01/01/2023
851-045-0030 Purpose of Standards and Scope of Practice (1) To identify licensed practical nurse (LPN) scope in the practice of nursing. (2) To identify registered nurse (RN) scope in the practice of nursing. (3) To establish standards of nursing practice. (4) All standards of nursing practice and RN scope of practice standards apply to the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 & 678.010 History: BN 3-2024, amend filed 06/20/2024, effective 07/01/2024 BN 8-2017, f. 7-7-17, cert. ef. 8-1-17 BN 5-2012, f. 5-7-12, cert. ef. 6-1-12 BN 4-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-08
851-045-0062 Standard related to the RN who is employed by a public or private school, or by an education service district or a local public health authority. Per ORS 678.038, 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 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. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.010 & ORS 678.038 History: BN 35-2025, temporary amend filed 11/24/2025, effective 11/24/2025 through 12/31/2025 BN 25-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 11/20/2025 BN 3-2024, adopt filed 06/20/2024, effective 07/01/2024
851-045-0063 Standards related to the RN who is employed by or contracted with a long-term care facility or in-home care agency. Per ORS 678.039, 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 licensed to practice in another state or territory of the United States if: (1) The order is related to the care or treatment of an individual who is a client, patient or resident of the long-term care facility or in-home care agency that employs or contracts the registered nurse; and (2) The individual described in section number (1) of this rule number has been a client, patient or resident of the long-term care facility or in-home care agency for not more than 90 days. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.010 - 678.410 History: BN 35-2025, temporary amend filed 11/24/2025, effective 11/24/2025 through 12/31/2025 BN 25-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 11/20/2025 BN 3-2024, adopt filed 06/20/2024, effective 07/01/2024
851-045-0064 Standards related to the RN who Provides Nursing Services through their own Business Structure (1) Regardless of the way nursing services are charged and paid, the RN must complete client records within 30 calendar days following each client encounter. (2) Client records must be: (a) Protected against unauthorized access, fire, water and theft; (b) Kept for a period of at least seven years; (c) Retained in a retrievable format; and (d) Available upon request by the client or legal client representative and provided within 30 days. (3) The RN must identify a custodian of records in the event of the RN’s death. The identified custodian will be required to keep the medical records for a contiguous seven years. (4) The RN who closes their business must notify clients by letter that communicates the: (a) Closure of their business; (b) Effective date of the closure; (c) Location of client records post closure; and (d) Process to request client records. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.010 to 678.410 History: BN 3-2024, adopt filed 06/20/2024, effective 07/01/2024
851-045-0090 Duty to Report Suspected Violations of the Nurse Practice Act per ORS 678.135 (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 678.410 or any rule adopted by the board. (2) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, the Oregon Nurses Association or any other organization representing registered or licensed practical nurses shall report to the board any suspected violation of ORS 678.010 to 678.410 or any rule adopted by the board. (3) Any person may report to the board any suspected violation of ORS 678.010 to 678.410, or any rule adopted by the board, association or other organization representing registered or licensed practical nurses. (4) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a person licensed by the board who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 3-2024, amend filed 06/20/2024, effective 07/01/2024 BN 8-2017, f. 7-7-17, cert. ef. 8-1-17 BN 4-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-08
851-047-0000 Statement of Purpose These rules establish standards for delegation to other than licensed nursing personnel in a community-based setting, of procedures including patient care tasks and tasks related to the administration of medication, ordered by a nurse practitioner (NP), clinical nurse specialist (CNS), or by a physician licensed under ORS Chapter 677. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 9-2024, amend filed 08/27/2024, effective 09/01/2024 BN 3-2023, amend filed 07/06/2023, effective 08/01/2023 BN 5-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-04 BN 2-1999, f. & cert. ef. 3-16-99 BN 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-98 NB 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-27-92, Renumbered from 851-045-0011 NB 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90 NB 7-1989(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-4-89 NB 2-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-88
851-047-0030 General Provisions (1) In accordance with these rules: (a) The registered nurse (RN) may delegate, to other than licensed nursing personnel, tasks relating to the administration of medication and patient care tasks that are ordered or prescribed by a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, a CNS or NP; (b) The delegation must occur under the procedural guidance, initial direction and periodic inspection and evaluation of the physician, CNS, NP or RN; (c) The provision of nursing care may be delegated only by a registered nurse; and (d) Delegation under these rules may only occur in a community-based setting. (2) For the purposes of these rules: (a) The term “nursing procedure” includes the tasks referenced in section (1) of this rule; and (b) The term “unregulated assistive person (UAP) means a person other than licensed nursing personnel. (3) An RN may not delegate the nursing process components of assessment, identification of reasoned conclusions, outcome identification, planning, or evaluation to a UAP. (4) Prior to delegating, an RN must ensure that practice setting policies: (a) Support RN engagement in delegation process; and (b) Are consistent with these rules. (5) Pursuant to ORS 678.036(3), a nurse who delegates the provision of nursing care to another person pursuant to ORS 678.150 shall not be subject to an action for civil damages for the performance of a person to whom nursing care is delegated unless the person is acting pursuant to specific instructions from the nurse or the nurse fails to leave instructions when the nurse should have done so (6) Nothing in these rules waives or otherwise alters an RN’s obligation to comply with OAR Chapter 851 Division 45. (7) The decision to delegate or not delegate remains solely with the RN. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 9-2024, amend filed 08/27/2024, effective 09/01/2024 BN 3-2023, amend filed 07/06/2023, effective 08/01/2023 BN 5-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-04 BN 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-98 NB 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-27-92, Renumbered from 851-045-0011 NB 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90 NB 7-1989(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-4-89 NB 2-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-88
851-047-0050 Process for Periodic Inspection and Evaluation (1) The RN must provide periodic inspection and evaluation to reach a clinical judgment on whether the delegation remains a safe care delivery option for the client. At a minimum, the periodic inspection and evaluation must occur at least once prior to the expiration of the initial authorized period and at least once prior to the expiration of any subsequent reauthorization period. (2) The RN’s periodic inspection and evaluation must include: (a) Verification that the requirements of 851-047-0045(1)(a) through (j) continue to be met; (b) Assessment of the client in their environment of care; and (c) Validation of the UAP’s adherence to the documented instructions, by: (A) Verifying the UAP’s documentation of the nursing procedure; (B) Addressing questions or concerns the UAP and client may have; and (C) Directly observing the UAP perform the nursing procedure. (3) If the RN concludes the delegation is not a safe care delivery option for the client, the RN may not re-authorize the UAP’s performance of the nursing procedure for the client. Nothing in these rules prevents the RN from: (a) Addressing an identified issue rendering the delegation unsafe; (b) Verifying resolution of the issue; and (c) Proceeding to section (4) of this rule. (4) If the RN concludes the delegation remains a safe care delivery option for the client, the RN may re-authorize the UAP’s performance of the nursing procedure for another period not to exceed 180 days from the date of the periodic inspection and evaluation. When reauthorizing the UAP’s performance of the nursing procedure, the RN must: (a) Document the length of the reauthorization period; (b) Ensure a copy of the documented instructions are accessible to the UAP; (c) Instruct the UAP to adhere to the instructions when performing the nursing procedure for the client; (d) Instruct the UAP that their reauthorization to perform the nursing procedure is client specific, time limited, and not transferable; (e) Continue to provide periodic inspection and evaluation of the delegation per this rule; and (f) Continue to engage in nursing practice with the client. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 9-2024, amend filed 08/27/2024, effective 09/01/2024 BN 3-2023, adopt filed 07/06/2023, effective 08/01/2023
851-047-0055 Limitations on the Delegation of a Nursing Procedure related to the Administration of Medication by the Intravenous Route (1) Only the RN who is an employee of a licensed home health agency or a licensed hospice agency may delegate a nursing procedure related to the administration of a medication by the intravenous (IV) route. (2) The delegation of a nursing procedure related to the administration of IV medication is limited to: (a) The administration of pre-measured IV flushing solution; (b) Changing a pre-measured bag of IV fluid; (c) Connecting a pre-measured IV medication to an existing IV line; and (d) The administration of a bolus of IV medication by using a preprogrammed delivery device. (3) The RN may not delegate venipuncture or the discontinuation of an IV access device. (4) Prior to delegating, the RN must verify all pre-measured flushing solutions, bags of fluid and doses of medication are pharmacy dispensed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 9-2024, amend filed 08/27/2024, effective 09/01/2024 BN 3-2023, adopt filed 07/06/2023, effective 08/01/2023