Nurse Practitioner Re-Entry & Limited License Last updated 06/13/2025

Apply

Online

License/Certificate Verification

By Mail

Online Applicatin Portal

Contact

Nursing, State Board of

Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd.
Portland, OR 97224
(971) 673-0685
oregon.bn.info@osbn.oregon.gov

Fees

License Fee	Description	Exemptions
$95.00		None

Description

Nurse Practitioners (APRN-NP) are advanced practice registered nurses who are licensed by the Board to independently assume responsibility and accountability for the care of clients. The title nurse practitioner and population foci of practice shall not be used unless the individual is licensed by the Board. Nurse Practitioners may apply for authority to dispense medications.

Duration

Varies.

Renewal Information

None

Duplicate License Requirements

None

Processing Time

Processing Time	Description
2-3 Weeks	Processing time dependent upon receipt of background check information and all other relevant documents.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Prerequisites

As listed in OAR 851-053: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=3936

Required Documentation

As listed in OAR 851-053: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=3936

Examination Information

None

Continuing Education Requirements

None

Bonding Requirements

None

Insurance Requirements

None

Additional Information

Other Information

Please review OAR 851-053: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=3936

Statutes, Administrative Rules, Ordinances

Other Detail Information

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