OAR 851-055-0050: Expanding Scope of Practice within OSBN Issued APRN License

(1) The role of the APRN expands in response to societal demand and new knowledge gained through research, educational preparation and clinical experience. (2) The APRN must ensure practice is at the same level of safety and competency as required by all other Oregon state licensing boards whose licensees perform similar interventions and procedures. (3) Acceptable educational preparation includes academic coursework, workshops and seminars when theory and clinical experience are applicable. (4) Evidence of the APRN’s preparation for expanded scope through educational preparation and clinical experience are subject to review at the request of the Board. The Board has statutory authority to determine competency of licensees. (5) To expand outside of the initial population focus, an APRN must seek additional education and qualify for licensure in that population focus. (6) The APRN must not present themselves to the public as practicing within a different population focus unless they are also licensed by the Board in that population focus.