678.055 Nurse emeritus license; fees; rules
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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 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]
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.