ORS 678.023: Use of title “nurse.”
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
An individual may not use the title “nurse” unless the individual: (1) Has earned a nursing degree or a nursing certificate from a nursing education program that is: (a) Approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; or (b) Accredited or approved by another state or United States territory as described under ORS 678.040 and approved by the board; and (2) Is licensed by a health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160 to practice the particular health care profession in which the individual’s nursing degree or nursing certificate was earned. [2015 c.345 §6; 2019 c.358 §22; 2021 c.97 §78]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 851-031-0042: Initial Licensure – APRN — implements
- OAR 851-031-0042: Initial Licensure – APRN — 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 678.040 — resolved
- ORS 676.160 — resolved
Cited by
No inbound citations found.
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.html