Nurses, Registered Last updated 06/13/2025

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Fees

License Fee Description Exemptions
$0.00
None

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.

Duration

2 Years

Renewal Information

Process for initial application, endorsement, renewal, reactivation, or re-entry is as listed in OAR 851-031: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=3927

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

Process for initial application, endorsement, renewal, reactivation, or re-entry is as listed in OAR 851-031: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=3927

Required Documentation

Process for initial application, endorsement, renewal, reactivation, or re-entry is as listed in OAR 851-031: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=3927

Examination Information

Application Process for Oregon Graduates: https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Documents/Resource_NCLEX_AppExamProcess.pdf

Continuing Education Requirements

None

Bonding Requirements

None

Insurance Requirements

None

Additional Information

Other Information

None

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