| Updated: |
2/15/2013 |
| Description: |
Nurse Practitioners (NP) independently provide primary health care in one or more of the following classifications and scopes of practice: Adult NP, Nurse Midwife NP, Family NP, Geriatric NP, Neonatal NP, Pediatric NP, Psychiatric/Mental Health NP, College Health NP, Acute Care NP and Women's Health Care NP. Nurse Practitioners may have authority to prescribe and dispense medications within the scope of practice from a formulary approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Similar Keywords: nurses |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 678.375 to .410
OAR 851-050
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| Duration: |
2 years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Original Certification: $150.
Renewal: $105.
Prescriptive Privilege: $75.
Prescription Monitoring Fund: $50 |
| Responsible Agency: |
Nursing, State Board of |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
100 clock hours of continuing education obtained through independent, unstructured or structured learning activities.
Division 50 |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Current Registered Nurse license in Oregon.
2. Masters Degree in Nursing.
3. Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program specific to the specialty role/category.
4. Meet practice and continuing education requirements for renewal. |
| Application Form: |
Nurse Practitioner Initial Application |
| Service Links: |
 Initial Nurse Practitioner Application
Dispensing Authority Application for NP & CNS
 Dispensing Authority Self-Assessment Test
 License verification
 Online Renewal and Personal Information Update
Downloadable Renewal Form
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Proof of completion of prerequisites. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Nursing, State Board of |
| E-mail Address: |
oregon.bn.info@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
971-673-0685
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97224
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/Pages/index.aspx |
