Or. Admin. R. 851-031-0085
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
Section 851-031-0085 - Inactive Nurse Status(1) Inactive Nurse status does not authorize nursing practice, either for compensation or as a volunteer or the use of the title "nurse". A full license to practice nursing is required to practice nursing in Oregon.(2) A nurse currently licensed in good standing in Oregon may apply for Inactive Nurse status.(3) To receive Inactive Nurse status a nurse shall:(a) Request inactive status; and(b) Notify the Board of the reason for requesting this status; and(c) Sign a disclaimer acknowledging that Inactive Nurse status is not an authorization to practice nursing.(4) To change a license from Inactive Nurse status to Active status a nurse must submit a completed re-activation application with appropriate fees as per OAR 851-031-0051. If practice hour criteria, as listed in OAR 851-031-0051, the applicant will need to complete a re-entry option per OAR 851-031-0061.Or. Admin. R. 851-031-0085
BN 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-6-03; BN 6-2021, amend filed 06/21/2021, effective 7/1/2021Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.021 & ORS 678.031
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.021 & ORS 678.031