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851-010-0010 Election The officers of the Board shall be elected annually, officers may be elected for consecutive terms. Elections shall be held on the second day of a regularly scheduled Board meeting. Terms of office shall run from January 1st to December 31st. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 8-2016, f. 11-28-16, cert. ef. 1-1-17 BN 7-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-05 BN 12-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-01 NB 1-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-97 NER 40, f. & ef. 11-25-77 NER 1, f. 11-12-57
851-010-0015 Vacancies in Office A Board Officer vacancy shall be filled by election occurring during the next public day of a regularly scheduled board meeting. The elected Board Member shall fulfill the term of the vacancy. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 8-2016, f. 11-28-16, cert. ef. 1-1-17 BN 4, f. & cert. ef. 4-24-00 NER 40, f. & ef. 11-25-77 NER 1, f. 11-12-57
851-010-0024 Board Member Compensation (1) All Board members shall receive the current Oregon legislative per diem stipend for each day or portion thereof during which a member is engaged in the performance of official duties. (2) Performance of official duties is defined as: (a) Scheduled meetings: (A) Board meetings, including special Board meetings via conference call, (B) Board committee meetings. (b) Appointments with Board staff for Board business; (c) Legislative testimony; OR (d) Conferences and activities that the Board has requested that the member attend as its representative. (3) Each Board member shall receive a stipend in the amount of the current Oregon legislative per diem for preparation as follows: (a) For single day Board meetings, Board members will receive a stipend for two preparation days. (b) For Board meetings of 2 or more days, Board members will receive stipend for five preparation days. (4) This compensation is not paid if the Board member does not attend the meeting for which they have prepared. This rule applies to Board members serving after September 1, 2025. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.140, HB 2992, 2021 Legislative Session & ORS 292.495 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.140 History: BN 17-2025, amend filed 08/22/2025, effective 09/01/2025 BN 1-2024, amend filed 02/23/2024, effective 03/01/2024 BN 25-2021, amend filed 11/22/2021, effective 12/01/2021 BN 21-2021, temporary amend filed 09/22/2021, effective 10/01/2021 through 03/01/2022 BN 8-2016, f. 11-28-16, cert. ef. 1-1-17 BN 5-2010, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-10 BN 1-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-21-10 thru 6-18-10
851-010-0035 Meetings Additional meetings may be held when necessary. Meeting dates are approved by the Board. The agenda for Board members to review shall be sent to them at least twelve days prior to the regular meeting date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 8-2016, f. 11-28-16, cert. ef. 1-1-17 BN 4, f. & cert. ef. 4-24-00 NER 5-1983, f. 12-9-83, ef. 1-1-84 NER 40, f. & ef. 11-25-77 NER 1, f. 11-12-57
851-021-0000 Purpose of Standards To establish standards for nursing education programs that ensure graduates are prepared for safe nursing practice. To include the following: (1) Processes for the approval of new nursing education programs; (2) Accreditation requirements of nursing education programs; (3) Criteria for ongoing evaluation of established nursing education programs; (4) Standards for the operation of nursing education programs; and (5) Processes for denial or withdrawal of approval of nursing education programs that do not maintain compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 851 Division 21. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.340 & ORS 678.360 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.360 History: BN 10-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025 BN 12-2022, amend filed 07/28/2022, effective 08/01/2022 BN 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-01 NB 4-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-96 NB 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90, Renumbered from 851-020-0001
851-021-0012 Accreditation Requirements of Nursing Education Programs (1) New nursing education programs must acquire national nursing accreditation from an agency approved by the United States Department of Education. This accreditation must occur within four years of the full approval of a new nursing education program. (2) Except as provided in (1) all nursing education programs must obtain national nursing education accreditation from an agency approved by the United States Department of Education by July 1st, 2029. (3) Nursing education programs must notify the Board of accrediting agency site visit dates within 30 days of scheduling the visit. A site survey will be conducted alongside the accrediting agency by a representative of the Board. (4) All nursing education programs that are accredited or candidates for accreditation must submit to the Board: (a) The program’s most recent national nursing accreditation agency written self-study report; (b) Any report or letter exchanged between the nursing education program and the national nursing education accreditation agency, including but not limited to: continuous improvement progress reports, substantive change notification and accreditation action letters, mid-cycle review documentation, site visit reports and program response letters, and final site visit report; and (c) Any notice of change in nursing education program or institutional accreditation status. (5) The documents listed in OAR 851-021-0012(4) must be submitted to the Board within 30 days of completion or receipt by the nursing education program. The nursing education program must report any non-compliance with accreditation standards within five business days. (6) The Board may authorize a program survey for: (a) Failure to submit documentation as listed in OAR 851-021-0012(4) above. (b) Failure to achieve or maintain national nursing accreditation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.340 & ORS 678.360 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.340 & ORS 678.360 History: BN 10-2025, adopt filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025
851-021-0015 Continuing Board Approval of Nursing Education Programs (1) All nursing education programs must continue to meet the standards outlined in OAR Chapter 851 Division 21 to maintain approval. (2) Nursing education programs will be surveyed on a cycle that aligns with their national nursing accreditation. As part of the survey process the nursing education program must: (a) Submit a written self-study report. Nationally accredited nursing programs may submit their accreditation self-study report; and (b) Undergo a site survey conducted by a representative of the Board. (3) Following receipt for the accrediting agency site visit report and documentation of accreditation status the Board will determine continuing approval status and timeline. (4) The Board may direct a representative to perform a survey at any time, related to potential or identified violations of OAR Chapter 851 Division 21. This includes, but is not limited to: (a) Denial, withdrawal or change of program or educational institution accreditation status. (b) Complaints from students, faculty, and clinical agencies; or (c) Annual report data indicating concerns about the stability of the program. (5) If the Board determines an institution does not meet requirements for approved programs, the Board shall issue to the institution written notice that specifies the defect and the time within which the institution must correct the defect. The Board shall withdraw approval from an institution that fails to correct the defect specified within the period of time prescribed in the notice. The institution may request and if requested shall be granted a hearing before the board in the manner required for contested cases under Oregon Revised Statues (ORS) Chapter 183. (6) The Board may withdraw approval for the nursing education program if deficiencies are not corrected within the allotted time. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.340 & ORS 678.360 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.360 History: BN 10-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025 BN 12-2022, amend filed 07/28/2022, effective 08/01/2022 BN 7-2020, amend filed 12/11/2020, effective 01/01/2021 BN 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-08 BN 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-01 NB 4-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-96 NB 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90, Renumbered from 851-020-0032 NER 37-1977, f. & cert. ef. 7-18-77
851-021-0035 Closing of an Approved Nursing Education Program (1) When the educational institution anticipates the voluntary closing of a nursing education program, it must notify the Board in writing, stating the reason, plan for teach out and transfer, and date of the intended closing. The educational institution must follow closing procedures as per OAR 583-030-0061. (2) The program must continue to meet the standards in OAR Chapter 851 Division 21 until closure. (3) When the Board denies or withdraws approval of a program, the educational institution must comply with the following procedures: (a) The program must close after the institution has made a reasonable effort to assist in the transfer of students to other approved nursing education programs. A timeframe for the transfer process must be established by the Board; and (b) The date on which the last student was transferred must be the closing date of the program unless otherwise designated by the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 10-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025 BN 12-2022, amend filed 07/28/2022, effective 08/01/2022 NB 4-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-96 NB 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90, Renumbered from 851-020-0073
851-021-0040 Nursing Education Program Organization and Administration (1) The educational institution offering nursing education programs must: (a) Maintain all required approvals through the State of Oregon; and (b) Be institutionally accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (2) The program must have adequate faculty, staff, physical, technological, and fiscal resources for the development, implementation, stability, and continuation of the program. (3) The educational institution must ensure the nurse administrator has institutional authority, control, and administrative responsibility for the program, including: (a) Ensuring adherence with all regulatory standards; (b) Leadership within the faculty for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program, including curriculum and instructional delivery; (c) Appointment of qualified faculty and coordination of appropriate teaching assignments; (d) Participation in institutional policy and program decisions that affect the nursing program; (e) Participation in preparation and administration of the program budget; (f) Ensuring faculty member orientation and professional development; and (g) Have sufficient time provided for carrying out administrative responsibilities to ensure the nursing education program meets the standards of OAR Chapter 851, Division 21. (4) The policies of the educational institution and the nursing education program must be congruent, fair, equitable, current and published. The following must be accessible to all applicants and students: (a) Admission and re-admission policies; (b) Grading policies; (c) Policy on advanced placement, articulation agreements, and transfer of credits; (d) Criteria for successful progression in the program, including graduation requirements; (e) The number of credits required for completion of the program; (f) Tuition, fees, and other program costs; and (g) Appeal, grievance and complaint policies. (5) Nursing education programs must establish mechanisms for student input into and participation in decisions related to the nursing education program. (6) The following records must be maintained and made available for review for a period of 20 years: (a) Student complaints and grievances filed with the program; (b) Reports related to education, preparation, licensing, and continuing education (CE) of all faculty as established in OAR 851-021-0045; and (c) Curriculum, syllabi, program of study, and student handbooks. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.340 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.360 History: BN 10-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025 BN 12-2022, amend filed 07/28/2022, effective 08/01/2022 BN 7-2020, amend filed 12/11/2020, effective 01/01/2021 BN 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-08 BN 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 7-7-03 BN 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-01 NB 4-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-96 NB 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90, Renumbered from 851-020-0051 NER 2-1985, f. & cert. ef. 4-5-85 NER 3-1983, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-83 NER 37-1977, f. & cert. ef. 7-18-77 NER 30-1976, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-76
851-021-0051 Exception Requests for Clinical Experiences Due to Unforeseen Circumstances (1) A nursing education program may request an exception to OAR 851-021-0050(3) and (4) when unforeseen circumstances, such as a work stoppage affecting healthcare services, pandemic, natural disaster, or other extraordinary event, prevent students from obtaining greater than 25% of their scheduled clinical placements within an academic term. Routine or reasonably foreseeable difficulties in securing clinical placements are not a basis for requesting an exception. (2) Exception Request Requirements: (a) The nursing program administrator of the affected nursing program must submit a written exception request to the Board representative. (b) The written request must include the following: (A) A description of the unforeseen circumstance leading to the lack of clinical placements and the anticipated impact on student progression; (B) The anticipated duration of the circumstances, if known, and the dates of the academic term affected; (C) A breakdown of the types of clinical placements (cohorted or final practicum) affected, the number of students affected, the total clinical clock hours for the current academic term, and the total planned clinical hours for the program; and (D) A plan which outlines how students will meet course and program outcomes following substitutions in planned clinical experiences. Substitutions may include: mid-fidelity and high-fidelity simulation and virtual simulation. The plan must describe the following: (i) Any changes in the use of simulation to meet educational requirements; (ii) Transition strategies to virtual learning platforms, if applicable; and (iii) Other course or programmatic strategies implemented to address the clinical placement gap. (3) The Board representative will review the exception request and will approve or deny the request based on the adequacy of the plan and compliance with this rule. Programs may not implement substitutions until receipt of approval. (4) Exceptions will be granted for no more than a single academic term. Programs may submit a new exception request if the unforeseen circumstances persist beyond the approved duration. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.340 & ORS 678.360 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 10-2025, adopt filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025 BN 1-2025, temporary adopt filed 01/16/2025, effective 01/16/2025 through 07/14/2025
851-021-0055 Program Responsibilities to Students (1) Prior to admission, student applicants must be informed of: (a) Current signed agreements for the articulation of program graduates into the next level of nursing education; (b) Potential and anticipated transportation and distance requirements for any clinical component; and (c) Admission, readmission, transfer, progression, dismissal, and graduation policies consistent with those of the educational institution. (2) While in the program of study, the nursing education program must ensure students : (a) Comply with all clinical component requirements as defined by the Oregon Health Authority per OAR Chapter 409 Division 30; and (b) Have access to support services of the program and the educational institution. (3) Programs that allow for advanced placement must have policies to ensure students meet the equivalent of the program’s current curriculum and outcomes. (4) PN and associate degree nursing education programs must maintain an articulation agreement for graduates into the next level of nursing education. (5) Nursing education programs must have a documented process in place for student remediation of clinical incidents. (6) The use of a single or high stakes exam may not be used as a sole determinant of a student's graduation or progression in a nursing education program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.340 & ORS 678.360 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.360 History: BN 10-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025 BN 12-2022, amend filed 07/28/2022, effective 08/01/2022 BN 7-2020, amend filed 12/11/2020, effective 01/01/2021 BN 17-2010, f. & cert. ef. 11-29-10 BN 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-08 NB 4-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-96 NB 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90, Renumbered from 851-020-0068
851-021-0065 Facilities and Resources (1) Nursing education program facilities must ensure fiscal, technologic, academic support services and physical space to ensure program outcomes are met. (2) Resources must be comparable and available to nursing students on all campuses where the program is offered. (3) Selection of clinical component sites must be based on documented criteria established by the program. (4) There must be a current documented, formal affiliation agreement that is in effect between the authorities responsible for the educational program and the clinical component site. The agreement must state that faculty members have the authority and responsibility to select appropriate learning experiences in collaboration with the practice site. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.360 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.340 & ORS 678.360 History: BN 10-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025 BN 12-2022, amend filed 07/28/2022, effective 08/01/2022 BN 7-2020, amend filed 12/11/2020, effective 01/01/2021 BN 17-2010, f. & cert. ef. 11-29-10 BN 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-08 BN 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-01 NB 4-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-96 NB 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90, Renumbered from 851-020-0076 NER 4-1985, f. & cert. ef. 7-10-85
851-021-0070 Outcomes and Evaluation (1) The nursing program must have a current, written systematic plan of evaluation and show evidence of ongoing periodic review of the entire program. (2) The plan of evaluation must include: (a) Course outcome and program outcomes; (b) Program effectiveness; (c) NCLEX® pass rate data; (d) Overall curriculum design, including consideration of clinical experiences and simulation; (e) Faculty qualifications and ability to achieve course and program outcomes; and (f) Review of resources, including human, fiscal, technologic, and physical space to support the number of enrolled students, instructional delivery, and achievement of program learning outcomes. (3) There must be evidence that faculty review data and make decisions regarding ongoing program improvement based on the analysis. (4) Nursing education programs working towards accreditation must maintain the following NCLEX standards: (a) A minimum of 80% first-time pass rate for the most recent 12-month period; (b) An average 80% first-time pass rate, based on the total number of test-takers, for the most recent 36-month period; (c) A 90% total pass rate or higher, based on the total number of test-takers, for the most recent 12 months; or (d) An average 90% total pass rate or higher, based on the total number of test-takers, for the most recent 36-month period. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.340 & ORS 678.360 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.360 History: BN 10-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025 BN 12-2022, amend filed 07/28/2022, effective 08/01/2022 BN 7-2020, amend filed 12/11/2020, effective 01/01/2021 BN 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-08 BN 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-01 NB 4-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-3-96 NB 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-90, Renumbered from 851-020-0081 NER 30-1976, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-76
851-021-0090 Standards for Out-of-State Pre-licensure Programs Offering Educational Experiences in Oregon (1) All out-of-state nursing programs that offer education with Oregon-based clinical placements must notify the Board prior to offering placements in Oregon. This notification must include: (a) Information regarding the type of program and level of licensure; (b) Evidence of program approval by the nursing regulatory body in the state or US jurisdiction where the program is located; (c) Anticipated annual Oregon student enrollment; and (d) Attestation of affiliation agreements with Oregon clinical sites. (2) Out of state nursing education programs are required to resubmit the information required in OAR 851-021-0090(1) of this rule on an annual basis. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.031, ORS 678.150, ORS 678.340 & ORS 678.360 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.031, ORS 678.150, ORS 678.340 & ORS 678.360 History: BN 10-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025 BN 12-2022, amend filed 07/28/2022, effective 08/01/2022 BN 7-2020, amend filed 12/11/2020, effective 01/01/2021 BN 17-2010, f. & cert. ef. 11-29-10 BN 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-08 BN 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-01 BN 7-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-16-98
851-031-0001 Name, Address and Employer of Record (1) Name of Record: (a) A licensee of the Board must establish and keep his/her current legal name on file with the Board at all times. (b) The name currently on file with the Board must be considered the name of record. (c) At the time of a name change, the licensee must send a signed, written notification of change of name to the Board, accompanied by legal proof of that name change. Legal proof must be in the form of official records such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, valid state identification or passport, or a court order/decree. (d) Upon receipt of notification and legal proof of name change, the Board will change its records to reflect the licensee's name change. (e) The name of record must be the same name used for nursing practice. Licensees must continue to sign nursing documents under the legal name on the license until the Board effects a change to the license. (2) Address of Record: (a) Licensee must keep his/her current mailing address and e-mail on file with the Board at all times. (b) The mailing address and e-mail address currently on file with the Board is considered the address of record. (c) The Board will send the Board Newsletters and all correspondence, including license renewal notices, to the licensee's e-mail address of record. Failure to receive notification of upcoming licensure renewal must not be justification for any untimely renewal. (d) A Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action sent to the licensee at the licensee's mailing address of record by certified mail or registered mail, is sufficient notice even if the licensee fails to, or refuses to, respond to the postal service "return receipt" or never receives the notice due to failure to update address of record. Such mailing permits the Board to proceed with disciplinary action in the absence of a request for a hearing. (3) Employer of Record: Any licensed nurse actively practicing nursing must report his/her current nursing employer(s) and employer’s mailing address(es) to the Board. All employers, where the licensed nurse is working within his/her given scope of practice, must be reported. Each change in employer and employer’s mailing address must be submitted to the Board no later than 30 days after the change. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150 History: BN 6-2021, adopt filed 06/21/2021, effective 07/01/2021