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OR Rev Stat § 678.101 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.101 - Renewal of license; fee; authority to prescribe.

(1) A person licensed to practice nursing shall apply to the Oregon State Board of Nursing for renewal of the license, other than a limited license, in every second year before 11:59 p.m. on the anniversary of the birthdate of the person in the odd-numbered year for persons whose birth occurred in an odd-numbered year and in the even-numbered year for persons whose birth occurred in an even-numbered year. Persons whose birthdate anniversary falls on February 29 shall be treated as if the anniversary were March 1. (2) Each application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable renewal fee payable to the board. (3) The board may not renew the license of a person licensed to practice nursing unless: (a) The requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section are met; and (b) Prior to payment of the renewal fee described in subsection (2) of this section the person completes, or provides documentation of completion within the previous 36 months, of: (A) A one-hour pain management education program approved by the board and developed based on recommendations of the Pain Management Commission; or (B) An equivalent pain management education program, as determined by the board. (4) The license of any person not renewed for failure to comply with subsections (1) to (3) of this section is expired and the person shall be considered delinquent and is subject to any delinquent fee established under ORS 678.410. (5) A registered nurse who has been issued a license as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or certified registered nurse anesthetist shall apply as specified by the board by rule for renewal of the license and for renewal of the authority to prescribe in every second year before 11:59 p.m. on the anniversary of the birthdate, as determined for the person’s license to practice nursing. [1957 c.316 §16 (enacted in lieu of 678.100); 1965 c.158 §1; 1969 c.71 §3; 1973 c.584 §7; 1975 c.205 §3; 1981 c.369 §5; 1987 c.79 §5; 1999 c.420 §2; 2001 c.987 §15; 2017 c.131 §1; 2019 c.358 §27; 2021 c.50 §7; 2021 c.189 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 678.111 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.111 - Causes for denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation, reprimand or censure of licensee.

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for a contested case: (1) Issuance of the license to practice nursing, whether by examination or by indorsement, of any person may be refused or the license may be revoked or suspended or the licensee may be placed on probation for a period specified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and subject to such condition as the board may impose or may be issued a limited license or may be reprimanded or censured by the board, for any of the following causes: (a) Conviction of the licensee of crime where such crime bears demonstrable relationship to the practice of nursing. A copy of the record of such conviction, certified to by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction. (b) Gross incompetence or gross negligence of the licensee in the practice of nursing at the level for which the licensee is licensed. (c) Any willful fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or procuring a license or renewal thereof. (d) Fraud or deceit of the licensee in the practice of nursing or in admission to such practice. (e) Impairment as defined in ORS 676.303. (f) Conduct derogatory to the standards of nursing. (g) Violation of any provision of ORS 678.010 to 678.448 or rules adopted thereunder. (h) Revocation or suspension of a license to practice nursing by any state or territory of the United States, or any foreign jurisdiction authorized to issue nursing credentials whether or not that license or credential was relied upon in issuing that license in this state. A certified copy of the order of revocation or suspension shall be conclusive evidence of such revocation or suspension. (i) Physical condition that makes the licensee unable to conduct safely the practice for which the licensee is licensed. (j) Violation of any condition imposed by the board when issuing a limited license. (2) A license may be denied or suspended or revoked for the reasons stated in subsection (1) of this section. (3) A license in inactive status may be denied or suspended or revoked for the reasons stated in subsection (1) of this section. (4) A license in retired status may be denied or suspended or revoked for any cause stated in subsection (1) of this section. [1957 c.316 §18 (enacted in lieu of 678.110); 1973 c.584 §11; 1975 c.205 §4; 1979 c.744 §51; 1981 c.369 §7; 1983 c.221 §2; 1985 c.23 §7; 2001 c.275 §2; 2009 c.756 §31; 2019 c.358 §28]
OR Rev Stat § 678.112 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.112 - Impaired health professional program.

Persons licensed to practice 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 to the Oregon State Board of Nursing 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]
OR Rev Stat § 678.113 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 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 chemical dependency 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. (2) When the board has reasonable cause to believe that an applicant, certificate holder or licensee is or may be unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients, the board may order a competency examination of the applicant, certificate holder or licensee for the purpose of determining the fitness of the applicant, certificate holder or licensee to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (3) A licensee or certificate holder by practicing nursing, or an applicant by applying to practice nursing in Oregon, gives consent to submit to mental health, physical condition or chemical dependency evaluations when ordered by the board and waives any objection on the grounds of privileged communication to the admissibility of information derived from evaluations ordered by the board. (4) By rule, the board may require evidence of continuing education in a nursing education program approved by the board as a prerequisite for renewal of registered or practical nursing licenses, or both, or may require continuing education for persons whose license has lapsed for nonpayment of fees, who have not practiced nursing for five years, or who have their licenses suspended or revoked as a condition to relicensure. [1973 c.584 §9; 1975 c.205 §5; 1995 c.79 §341; 1999 c.375 §1; 2019 c.358 §29]
OR Rev Stat § 678.117 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 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. (2) In imposing a penalty pursuant to this section, the board shall consider the following factors: (a) The past history of the person incurring the penalty in observing the provisions of ORS 678.010 to 678.448 and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. (b) The economic and financial conditions of the person incurring the penalty. (3) Any penalty imposed under this section may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the board considers proper and consistent with the public health and safety. (4) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745. (5) All penalties recovered under this section shall be credited to the special account described in ORS 678.170. [1973 c.584 §22; 1981 c.369 §8; 1985 c.23 §3; 1991 c.734 §72; 1999 c.375 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 678.123 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.123 - Prohibited acts.

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 678.410 or to sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any certificate to a person not certified as a nursing assistant. (2) To practice nursing under authority of a diploma or license or record thereof illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued unlawfully. (3) To employ unlicensed persons to practice practical or registered nursing. [1973 c.584 §10; 1989 c.800 §4; 2019 c.358 §30]
OR Rev Stat § 678.126 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 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. (2) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 678.010 to 678.410 or 678.442, the Oregon State Board of Nursing shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165. (3) Any person, facility, licensee or association that reports or provides information to the board under ORS 678.021, 678.111, 678.113, 678.123, 678.135 or 678.442 in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1981 c.369 §14; 1985 c.23 §6; 1997 c.791 §22]
OR Rev Stat § 678.128 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 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. (2) No person who has made a complaint as to the conduct of a licensee of the board or who has given information or testimony relative to a proposed or pending proceeding for misconduct against the licensee of the board, shall be answerable for any such act in any proceeding except for perjury. [1981 c.369 §13]
OR Rev Stat § 678.135 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 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 678.410 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. [1985 c.23 §5; 2009 c.536 §14]
OR Rev Stat § 678.153 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 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] Note: 678.153 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 678 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 678.155 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.155 - Restrictions on certain standards prescribed by board.

(1) In carrying out its duties under ORS 678.150 (5), (6) and (7), the Oregon State Board of Nursing shall not make changes in entry level nursing education or licensure requirements unless such changes are enacted by the Legislative Assembly. (2) In carrying out its duties under ORS 678.150 (6)(i), the Oregon State Board of Nursing shall not prescribe any standard that would substantially alter the practices followed prior to July 1, 1979, in long term care facilities relating to the administration of noninjectable medication by nursing assistants, except for the training requirements in ORS 678.440. [1979 c.770 §17; 1985 c.208 §2; 1985 c.565 §92a; 1987 c.158 §141; 2009 c.535 §11] Note: 678.155 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 678 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 678.158 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 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] Note: 678.158 was added to and made a part of 678.010 to 678.448 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 678.164 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 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 678.410. 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. (2) The remedies provided for in this section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, criminal penalties provided for in ORS 678.990. [1953 c.254 §11; 1957 c.316 §32; 1973 c.584 §15]
OR Rev Stat § 678.170 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.170 - Disposition of receipts.

(1) All money 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 and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 676.850, 676.860 and 678.010 to 678.448. (2) The board shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in the Oregon State Board of Nursing Account. This record shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity or program against which each withdrawal is charged. (3) The board may maintain a petty cash fund in compliance with ORS 293.180 in the amount of $1,000. [Amended by 1973 c.584 §16a; 1981 c.101 §1; 2013 c.240 §9; 2017 c.511 §8]
OR Rev Stat § 678.245 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.245 - Definitions for ORS 678.245 to 678.285.

As used in ORS 678.245 to 678.285: (1) "Ambulatory surgical center" has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015. (2) "Anesthesiologist" means a physician who has completed a residency program in anesthesiology that meets or exceeds the standards adopted by the Oregon Medical Board. (3) "Certified registered nurse anesthetist" means a registered nurse licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. (4) "Hospital" has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015. (5) "Medical collaboration" means approval of the anesthesia plan by an anesthesiologist and an anesthesiologist being readily available during the administration of anesthetic agents until the patient’s post-anesthesia condition is satisfactory and stable. (6) "Office" means a location other than an ambulatory surgical center or hospital at which medical, surgical or dental services are rendered. (7) "Physician" means a doctor licensed to practice medicine under ORS 677.100 to 677.228. (8) "Procedure" means surgery, labor and delivery or other medical services in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center rendered by a physician or other health care provider qualified by appropriate state license and hospital or center privileges or hospital or center written authorization to render such services. [1997 c.575 §1; 2013 c.406 §1; 2017 c.409 §27] Note: 678.245 to 678.285 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 678 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 678.250 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.250

[Amended by 1973 c.584 §17; renumbered 678.045]
OR Rev Stat § 678.255 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.255 - Provision of nurse anesthetist services in ambulatory surgical centers.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, anesthesia care in an ambulatory surgical center shall be delivered by an anesthesiologist or by a certified registered nurse anesthetist acting with the medical collaboration of an anesthesiologist. (2) When no anesthesiologist is readily available for medical collaboration on anesthesia services for a procedure performed in an ambulatory surgical center, a certified registered nurse anesthetist may deliver the following services without medical collaboration: (a) Assessment of the health status of the patient as that status relates to the relative risks associated with anesthetic management of the patient; (b) Determination and administration of an appropriate anesthesia plan, including but not limited to selection, ordering and administration of anesthetic agents, airway management and monitoring and recording of vital signs, life support functions, mechanical support use, fluid management and electrolyte and blood component balance; (c) Action necessary to counteract problems that may develop during implementation of the anesthesia plan; and (d) Necessary or routine post-anesthesia care. (3) When no anesthesiologist is readily available for medical collaboration on anesthesia services in an ambulatory surgical center, a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall review the patient’s pertinent medical records, including the medical evaluation of the patient, prior to determining an appropriate anesthesia plan. (4) This section does not prohibit any other licensed health care professional from rendering or supervising anesthesia services if such services are within the scope of the professional’s license. [1997 c.575 §2] Note: See note under 678.245.
OR Rev Stat § 678.265 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.265 - Ambulatory surgical center oversight of nurse anesthetists.

Ambulatory surgical center bylaws, rules and regulations may establish requirements for ready availability of an anesthesiologist for medical collaboration consistent with ORS 678.255 and provide for credentialing, supervision, monitoring, education and professional liability insurance for a certified registered nurse anesthetist consistent with ORS 678.255 and the scope of practice established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing pursuant to ORS 678.285. [1997 c.575 §3] Note: See note under 678.245.
OR Rev Stat § 678.275 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 678 - Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators|Section 678.275 - Provision of nurse anesthetist services in hospitals.

(1) A certified registered nurse anesthetist may deliver the following services without medical collaboration in connection with a procedure performed in a hospital: (a) Assessment of the health status of the patient as that status relates to the relative risks associated with anesthetic management of the patient; (b) Determination and administration of an appropriate anesthesia plan, including but not limited to selection, ordering and administration of anesthetic agents, airway management and monitoring and recording of vital signs, life support functions, mechanical support use, fluid management and electrolyte and blood component balance; (c) Action necessary to counteract problems that may develop during implementation of the anesthesia plan; and (d) Necessary or routine post-anesthesia care. (2) Consistent with the provisions of ORS 678.245 to 678.285 and the scope of practice established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing pursuant to ORS 678.285, hospital rules and regulations and medical staff bylaws may define whether the delivery of anesthesia services in connection with a procedure in a hospital by a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall be: (a) Deemed practice by an independent health care provider; (b) Subject to a requirement of supervision or medical collaboration by an anesthesiologist; or (c) Subject to any other requirement that may be applied with due regard for patient health and safety. [1997 c.575 §4] Note: See note under 678.245.