| Updated: |
8/16/2007 |
| Description: |
Registered Nurses (RNs) administer general nursing care which includes assessing, planning, providing, delegating, teaching, and supervising care which promotes optimum health and independence for ill, injured, and well persons. They give prescribed medications and treatments, and may supervise other nursing personnel. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 678.010 to .135
Nurse Practice Act, Division 31 (OAR 851-031)
Nurse Practice Act, Division 45 (OAR 851-045)
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| Duration: |
2 Years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Licensure by Examination: $120
Licensure by Endorsement: $155
Renewal: $105 |
| Responsible Agency: |
Nursing, State Board of |
| Examination Information: |
- Exam Time: Throughout the year.
- Exam Locs: Beaverton, Medford, and Salem.
- Exam Pass: Pass/Fail on NCLEX- RN exam.
- Exam Repeat: Can be repeated no more than 24 times in a three-year period. Must wait at least 45 days between testing attempts.
New Nurse Graduate Information |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Graduation from a Board-approved program preparing persons for Registered Nursing.
2. Successful completion of the National Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN).
3. English language proficiency, as defined in OAR 851-031-0006(3)(f). |
| Application Form: |
Application for License by Examination or by Endorsement |
| Renewals: |
Meet renewal requirements outlined in OAR 851-031-0060. |
| Service Links: |
 Application for Licensure by Exam
Application for Licensure by Endorsement
 Online Renewal and Personal Information Update
 Nursing Practice In Oregon Booklet
Obtaining a License to Practice Nursing in Oregon
 License Verification
RNFA Registry Application
Downloadable RN/LPN Renewal Application
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Proof of completion of Prerequisites |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Nursing, State Board of |
| E-mail Address: |
oregon.bn.info@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
971-673-0685
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon State Board of Nursing
800 NE Oregon St., Suite 465
Portland, OR 97232
- 2162
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN |
