2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Occupations
Chapter 678 - Nurses; Nursing Home Administrators
Section 678.055 - Nurse emeritus license; fees; rules.
(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 annual 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]
Note: 678.055 was added to and made a part of 678.010 to 678.410 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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