ORS 678.055: Nurse emeritus license; fees; rules.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may issue a nurse emeritus license to an applicant who: (a) Is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner or registered nurse; (b) Has been granted retired status by the board as described in ORS 678.050; and (c) Pays the license fee as established by rule of the board. (2) Notwithstanding ORS 678.050 (6), a nurse emeritus may engage in the practice of nursing, practical nursing or registered nursing on a volunteer or other noncompensatory basis. (3) The board shall adopt rules to establish: (a) The license fee for the nurse emeritus license described in subsection (1) of this section; and (b) The method to determine the competency required to practice nursing, practical nursing or registered nursing as a nurse emeritus. [2015 c.353 §2; 2025 c.124 §8]
Official history and status
History: Note: 678.055 was added to and made a part of 678.010 to 678.415 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 851-031-0087: Nurse Emeritus License — implements
- OAR 851-031-0087: Nurse Emeritus License — 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 678.050 — resolved
Cited by
No inbound citations found.
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.html