ORS 678.021: License required to practice nursing.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
Except as provided in ORS 676.347, it is unlawful for any person to practice nursing or offer to practice nursing in this state or to use any title or abbreviation, sign, card or device to indicate the person is practicing either practical or registered nursing unless the person is licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.415 at the level for which the indication of practice is made and the license is valid and in effect. [1957 c.316 §4 (enacted in lieu of 678.020); 1973 c.584 §2; 2003 c.14 §431; 2022 c.62 §4]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 851-001-0145: Emergency Declaration Response — authority
- OAR 851-001-0150: Violations of Declared Governor’s Emergency Declaration — authority
- OAR 851-031-0085: Inactive Nurse Status — implements
- OAR 851-031-0085: Inactive Nurse Status — authority
- OAR 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. — implements
- OAR 851-045-0064: Standards related to the RN who Provides Nursing Services through their own Business Structure — implements
- OAR 853-050-0005: Continuing Education Requirements for Residential Care Administrators — implements
- OAR 853-050-0005: Continuing Education Requirements for Residential Care Administrators — authority
This rule cites
- ORS 676.347 — resolved
- ORS 678.010 — resolved
- 678.415 — resolved
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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.html