ORS 678.150: Powers, functions and duties of board, officers and executive director; rules; subpoena powers.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall elect annually from its number a president, a president-elect and a secretary, each of whom shall serve until a successor is elected and qualified. The board shall meet on the call of the president or as the board may require. Special meetings of the board may be called by the secretary upon the request of any three members. Five members constitute a quorum. (2) The board shall adopt a seal which shall be in the care of the executive director. (3) The board shall keep a record of all its proceedings and of all persons licensed and schools or programs approved under ORS 678.010 to 678.448. The records must at all reasonable times be open to public scrutiny. (4) The executive director of the board may hire and define the duties of employees as necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 678.010 to 678.448. The executive director, with approval of the board, may employ special consultants. All salaries, compensation and expenses incurred or allowed shall be paid out of funds received by the board. (5) The board shall determine the qualifications of applicants for a license to practice nursing in this state and establish educational and professional standards for such applicants subject to laws of this state. (6) The board shall: (a) Exercise general supervision over the practice of nursing in this state. (b) Prescribe standards and approve curricula for nursing education programs preparing persons for licensing under ORS 678.010 to 678.448. (c) Provide for surveys of nursing education programs as may be necessary. (d) Approve nursing education programs that meet the requirements of ORS 678.010 to 678.448 and of the board. (e) Deny or withdraw approval from nursing education programs for failure to meet prescribed standards. (f) Examine, license and renew the licenses of duly qualified applicants. (g) Issue subpoenas for any records relevant to a board investigation, including patient and other medical records, personnel records applicable to nurses and nursing assistants, records of schools of nursing and nursing assistant training records and any other relevant records; issue subpoenas to persons for personal interviews relating to board investigations; compel the attendance of witnesses; and administer oaths or affirmations to persons giving testimony during an investigation or at hearings. In any proceeding under this subsection, when a subpoena is issued to an applicant, certificate holder or licensee of the board, a claim of nurse-patient privilege under ORS 40.240 or of psychotherapist-patient privilege under ORS 40.230 is not grounds for quashing the subpoena or for refusing to produce the material that is subject to the subpoena. (h) Enforce the provisions of ORS 678.010 to 678.448, and incur necessary expenses for the enforcement. (i) Adopt rules to prescribe: (A) Standards for the assignment of authorized duties by a nurse to a nursing assistant. The standards must include rules governing the administration of noninjectable medication, including controlled substances, and other tasks ordered or prescribed by a health care provider, as defined by the board by rule. (B) Standards for the delegation by a registered nurse of procedures ordered or prescribed by a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist or a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 to persons other than licensed nursing personnel in a community-based setting, as defined by the board. The rules must: (i) Provide for the delegation of procedures related to administration of medication, including the administration of controlled substances; and (ii) Specify that the delegation must occur under the procedural guidance, initial direction and periodic inspection and evaluation of the delegating registered nurse. (j) Notify licensees at least annually of changes in legislative or board rules that affect the licensees. Notice may be by newsletter or other appropriate means. (7) The board shall determine the scope of practice as delineated by the knowledge acquired through approved courses of education or through experience. (8) The board may require applicants, licensees and certificate holders under ORS 678.010 to 678.448 to provide to the board data concerning the individual’s nursing employment and education. (9) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the board may require the fingerprints of a person who is: (a) Applying for a license or certificate that is issued by the board; (b) Applying for renewal of a license or certificate that is issued by the board; or (c) Under investigation by the board. (10) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, the board shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 678.010 to 678.448. [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; 1957 c.316 §28; subsections (5) to (9) enacted as 1957 c.316 §30; 1973 c.584 §14; 1975 c.659 §2; 1977 c.309 §2; 1979 c.771 §1; 1981 c.369 §9; 1983 c.511 §1; 1983 c.598 §2; 1987 c.369 §1; 1993 c.114 §1; 1999 c.375 §3; 2001 c.275 §3; 2001 c.763 §1; 2003 c.297 §1; 2005 c.730 §48; 2009 c.535 §10; 2009 c.756 §35; 2017 c.127 §1; 2019 c.358 §31; 2021 c.189 §4; 2025 c.124 §12]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 851-001-0000: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking — implements
- OAR 851-001-0000: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking — authority
- OAR 851-001-0005: Model Rules of Procedure — implements
- OAR 851-001-0005: Model Rules of Procedure — authority
- OAR 851-001-0007: Hearing Request — implements
- OAR 851-001-0007: Hearing Request — authority
- OAR 851-001-0009: Imposition of Civil Penalties — implements
- OAR 851-001-0010: Notification Procedure — implements
- OAR 851-001-0010: Notification Procedure — authority
- OAR 851-001-0015: Disciplinary Reinstatement — implements
- OAR 851-001-0015: Disciplinary Reinstatement — authority
- OAR 851-001-0030: Social Security Numbers — implements
- OAR 851-001-0030: Social Security Numbers — authority
- OAR 851-001-0115: Criminal Background Checks for Applicants — implements
- OAR 851-001-0115: Criminal Background Checks for Applicants — authority
- OAR 851-001-0135: Record Keeping and Confidentiality — implements
- OAR 851-001-0135: Record Keeping and Confidentiality — authority
- OAR 851-001-0145: Emergency Declaration Response — implements
- OAR 851-001-0145: Emergency Declaration Response — authority
- OAR 851-001-0150: Violations of Declared Governor’s Emergency Declaration — authority
- OAR 851-001-0170: Requirements for Language Interpreter — authority
- OAR 851-002-0000: Fees — authority
- OAR 851-002-0010: Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse Schedule of Fees — authority
- OAR 851-002-0020: Nurse Practitioner Schedule of Fees — authority
- OAR 851-002-0030: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Schedule of Fees — authority
- OAR 851-002-0035: Clinical Nurse Specialist Schedule of Fees — authority
- OAR 851-002-0040: Nursing Assistant Schedule of Fees — authority
- OAR 851-002-0050: Certified Medication Aide Schedule of Fees — authority
- OAR 851-002-0055: Miscellaneous Fees — implements
- OAR 851-002-0055: Miscellaneous Fees — authority
- OAR 851-006-0011: Definitions — implements
- OAR 851-006-0011: Definitions — authority
- OAR 851-010-0005: Duties — implements
- OAR 851-010-0005: Duties — authority
- OAR 851-010-0010: Election — implements
- OAR 851-010-0010: Election — authority
- OAR 851-010-0015: Vacancies in Office — implements
- OAR 851-010-0015: Vacancies in Office — authority
- OAR 851-010-0035: Meetings — implements
- OAR 851-010-0035: Meetings — authority
- OAR 851-021-0000: Purpose of Standards — implements
- OAR 851-021-0000: Purpose of Standards — authority
- OAR 851-021-0010: Establishment and Approval of New Nursing Education Programs — implements
- OAR 851-021-0010: Establishment and Approval of New Nursing Education Programs — authority
- OAR 851-021-0012: Accreditation Requirements of Nursing Education Programs — implements
- OAR 851-021-0012: Accreditation Requirements of Nursing Education Programs — authority
- OAR 851-021-0025: Reports and Approvals — implements
- OAR 851-021-0025: Reports and Approvals — authority
- OAR 851-021-0035: Closing of an Approved Nursing Education Program — implements
- OAR 851-021-0035: Closing of an Approved Nursing Education Program — authority
- OAR 851-021-0040: Nursing Education Program Organization and Administration — implements
- OAR 851-021-0040: Nursing Education Program Organization and Administration — authority
- OAR 851-021-0045: Nursing Faculty — implements
- OAR 851-021-0045: Nursing Faculty — authority
- OAR 851-021-0050: Curriculum — implements
- OAR 851-021-0050: Curriculum — authority
- OAR 851-021-0051: Exception Requests for Clinical Experiences Due to Unforeseen Circumstances — implements
- OAR 851-021-0051: Exception Requests for Clinical Experiences Due to Unforeseen Circumstances — authority
- OAR 851-021-0055: Program Responsibilities to Students — implements
- OAR 851-021-0055: Program Responsibilities to Students — authority
- OAR 851-021-0065: Facilities and Resources — implements
- OAR 851-021-0065: Facilities and Resources — authority
- OAR 851-021-0070: Outcomes and Evaluation — implements
- OAR 851-021-0070: Outcomes and Evaluation — authority
- OAR 851-021-0090: Standards for Out-of-State Pre-licensure Programs Offering Educational Experiences in Oregon — implements
- OAR 851-021-0090: Standards for Out-of-State Pre-licensure Programs Offering Educational Experiences in Oregon — authority
- OAR 851-031-0001: Name, Address and Employer of Record — implements
- OAR 851-031-0001: Name, Address and Employer of Record — authority
- OAR 851-031-0006: Initial Licensure by Examination – Practical Nurse (PN) and Registered Nurse (RN) — implements
- OAR 851-031-0006: Initial Licensure by Examination – Practical Nurse (PN) and Registered Nurse (RN) — authority
- OAR 851-031-0008: Competency Requirements — implements
- OAR 851-031-0008: Competency Requirements — authority
- OAR 851-031-0035: Temporary License for Spouses and Domestic Partners of Active-Duty Armed Forces of the United States Stationed in Oregon — implements
- OAR 851-031-0035: Temporary License for Spouses and Domestic Partners of Active-Duty Armed Forces of the United States Stationed in Oregon — authority
- OAR 851-031-0039: Initial Licensure by Endorsement – PN and RN — implements
- OAR 851-031-0039: Initial Licensure by Endorsement – PN and RN — authority
- OAR 851-031-0043: Prescriptive and Dispensing Authority — authority
- OAR 851-031-0048: Renewal of License — implements
- OAR 851-031-0048: Renewal of License — authority
- OAR 851-031-0051: License Reinstatement — authority
- OAR 851-031-0052: Exceptions to Rules — authority
- OAR 851-031-0055: Disciplinary Reinstatement — implements
- OAR 851-031-0055: Disciplinary Reinstatement — authority
- OAR 851-031-0065: Standards for individualized re-entry plans — implements
- OAR 851-031-0065: Standards for individualized re-entry plans — authority
- OAR 851-031-0075: Limited Licenses for Internationally Educated and Licensed Nurses (IELN) — authority
- OAR 851-031-0086: Retired Status — implements
- OAR 851-031-0086: Retired Status — authority
- OAR 851-031-0087: Nurse Emeritus License — implements
- OAR 851-031-0087: Nurse Emeritus License — authority
- OAR 851-031-0088: Registered Nurse First Assistant Registry — implements
- OAR 851-031-0088: Registered Nurse First Assistant Registry — authority
- OAR 851-041-0000: Purpose of Standards — implements
- OAR 851-041-0000: Purpose of Standards — authority
- OAR 851-041-0010: Education Standards for Nurse Interns — implements
- OAR 851-041-0010: Education Standards for Nurse Interns — authority
- OAR 851-041-0020: Requirements for Nurse Intern License — implements
- OAR 851-041-0020: Requirements for Nurse Intern License — authority
- OAR 851-041-0040: Nurse Intern Practice Team Member Role — implements
- OAR 851-041-0040: Nurse Intern Practice Team Member Role — authority
- OAR 851-041-0070: Conduct Unbecoming a Nurse Intern — implements
- OAR 851-041-0070: Conduct Unbecoming a Nurse Intern — authority
- OAR 851-041-0080: Duty to Report — implements
- OAR 851-041-0080: Duty to Report — authority
- OAR 851-045-0030: Purpose of Standards and Scope of Practice — implements
- OAR 851-045-0030: Purpose of Standards and Scope of Practice — authority
- OAR 851-045-0050: Standards Related to LPN Scope in the Practice of Nursing — implements
- OAR 851-045-0050: Standards Related to LPN Scope in the Practice of Nursing — authority
- OAR 851-045-0060: Standards Related to RN Scope in the Practice of Nursing — implements
- OAR 851-045-0060: Standards Related to RN Scope in the Practice of Nursing — authority
- OAR 851-045-0062: Standard related to the RN who is employed by a public or private school, or by an education service district or a local public health authority. — implements
- OAR 851-045-0062: Standard related to the RN who is employed by a public or private school, or by an education service district or a local public health authority. — 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 851-045-0063: Standards related to the RN who is employed by or contracted with a long-term care facility or in-home care agency. — authority
- OAR 851-045-0064: Standards related to the RN who Provides Nursing Services through their own Business Structure — implements
- OAR 851-045-0064: Standards related to the RN who Provides Nursing Services through their own Business Structure — authority
- OAR 851-045-0065: Standards of Practice for the LPN and the RN — implements
- OAR 851-045-0065: Standards of Practice for the LPN and the RN — authority
- OAR 851-045-0070: Conduct Derogatory to the Standards of Nursing Defined — implements
- OAR 851-045-0070: Conduct Derogatory to the Standards of Nursing Defined — authority
- OAR 851-045-0090: Duty to Report Suspected Violations of the Nurse Practice Act per ORS 678.135 — implements
- OAR 851-045-0090: Duty to Report Suspected Violations of the Nurse Practice Act per ORS 678.135 — authority
- OAR 851-047-0000: Statement of Purpose — implements
- OAR 851-047-0000: Statement of Purpose — authority
- OAR 851-047-0030: General Provisions — implements
- OAR 851-047-0030: General Provisions — authority
- OAR 851-047-0045: Process for RN Initial Delegation — implements
- OAR 851-047-0045: Process for RN Initial Delegation — authority
- OAR 851-047-0050: Process for Periodic Inspection and Evaluation — implements
- OAR 851-047-0050: Process for Periodic Inspection and Evaluation — authority
- OAR 851-047-0055: Limitations on the Delegation of a Nursing Procedure related to the Administration of Medication by the Intravenous Route — implements
- OAR 851-047-0055: Limitations on the Delegation of a Nursing Procedure related to the Administration of Medication by the Intravenous Route — authority
- OAR 851-047-0060: Ending a UAP’s Authorization to Perform a Nursing Procedure — implements
- OAR 851-047-0060: Ending a UAP’s Authorization to Perform a Nursing Procedure — authority
- OAR 851-048-0010: Statement of Purpose and Intent — authority
- OAR 851-048-0060: Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse — authority
- OAR 851-049-0000: Rule Summary, Statement of Purpose and Intent — implements
- OAR 851-049-0000: Rule Summary, Statement of Purpose and Intent — authority
- OAR 851-049-0005: Scope of Practice Standards for RN Participation in Protocol Development — implements
- OAR 851-049-0005: Scope of Practice Standards for RN Participation in Protocol Development — authority
- OAR 851-049-0010: Scope of Practice Standards for RN Protocol Utilization — implements
- OAR 851-049-0010: Scope of Practice Standards for RN Protocol Utilization — authority
- OAR 851-049-0015: Scope of Practice Standards for LPN Protocol Utilization — implements
- OAR 851-049-0015: Scope of Practice Standards for LPN Protocol Utilization — authority
- OAR 851-049-0020: Scope of Practice Standards Related to Communicating a Re-authorization of a Client's Prescription — implements
- OAR 851-049-0020: Scope of Practice Standards Related to Communicating a Re-authorization of a Client's Prescription — authority
- OAR 851-049-0025: Standards Related to the Responsibility of the RN Dispensing — implements
- OAR 851-049-0025: Standards Related to the Responsibility of the RN Dispensing — authority
- OAR 851-055-0000: Purpose of Scope and Standards of Practice — implements
- OAR 851-055-0000: Purpose of Scope and Standards of Practice — authority
- OAR 851-055-0010: Scope and Standards of Practice for All Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses — implements
- OAR 851-055-0010: Scope and Standards of Practice for All Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses — authority
- OAR 851-055-0020: Scope of Practice for Licensed Nurse Practitioners (NP) — implements
- OAR 851-055-0020: Scope of Practice for Licensed Nurse Practitioners (NP) — authority
- OAR 851-055-0030: Scope and Standards of Practice for Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists — implements
- OAR 851-055-0030: Scope and Standards of Practice for Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists — authority
- OAR 851-055-0040: Scope and Standards of Practice for Licensed Clinical Nurse Specialist — implements
- OAR 851-055-0040: Scope and Standards of Practice for Licensed Clinical Nurse Specialist — authority
- OAR 851-055-0050: Expanding Scope of Practice within OSBN Issued APRN License — implements
- OAR 851-055-0050: Expanding Scope of Practice within OSBN Issued APRN License — authority
- OAR 851-055-0070: Standards for Prescriptive Authority — implements
- OAR 851-055-0070: Standards for Prescriptive Authority — authority
- OAR 851-055-0072: Conduct Derogatory to the Standards of Nursing of Prescriptive or Dispensing Authority — implements
- OAR 851-055-0072: Conduct Derogatory to the Standards of Nursing of Prescriptive or Dispensing Authority — authority
- OAR 851-055-0076: Drug Delivery and Dispensing — implements
- OAR 851-055-0076: Drug Delivery and Dispensing — authority
- OAR 851-055-0078: Rules Relating to Controlled Substances — implements
- OAR 851-055-0078: Rules Relating to Controlled Substances — authority
- OAR 851-055-0080: Office-Based Procedure Care Standards — implements
- OAR 851-055-0080: Office-Based Procedure Care Standards — authority
- OAR 851-055-0090: Special Provisions — implements
- OAR 851-055-0090: Special Provisions — authority
- OAR 851-062-0054: Temporary Certification as a CNA for Spouses and Domestic Partners of Active Duty Armed Forces of the United States Stationed in Oregon — implements
- OAR 851-062-0054: Temporary Certification as a CNA for Spouses and Domestic Partners of Active Duty Armed Forces of the United States Stationed in Oregon — authority
- 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 678.010 — resolved
- 678.448 — resolved
- ORS 40.240 — resolved
- ORS 40.230 — resolved
- ORS chapter 677 — target_record_not_published
- ORS chapter 183 — target_record_not_published
Cited by
- ORS 169.750: Restrictions on operation of juvenile detention facilities.
- ORS 441.685: Monitors; designation; duties; peer review of facilities.
- ORS 443.445: Persons admissible at facilities and homes; transfer of persons requiring certain treatment; operation of facilities by persons relying on spiritual means for healing.
- ORS 443.775: Rules; level of care; exception to limit on residents with nursing care needs; reports on exceptions; provider duties; enforcement; civil penalties.
- ORS 678.036: Liability of nurse supervising nursing assistants; liability when duties delegated.
- OAR 411-085-0200: Licensee, Employees, Consultants
- OAR 851-047-0030: General Provisions
- OAR 851-049-0000: Rule Summary, Statement of Purpose and Intent
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.html