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Oregon State Board of Nursing

Oregon State Board of Nursing Monthly Bulletin

Welcome!

Welcome to the Oregon State Board of Nursing monthly news bulletin, where you can find news, information, and resources about nursing regulation in Oregon.  We hope you find it helpful and welcome any suggestions you may have; send your ideas to OSBN Communications Manager Barbara Holtry at barbara.holtry@osbn.oregon.gov.

Sentinel Highlight: Updated Prescriptive Authority Video

As reported in the Fall 2024 Sentinel, the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) has recently released an updated video resource for all Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) practicing in the state.  The Prescriptive Authority for Oregon APRNs video, available on the OSBN website, is required for renewing prescriptive authority and provides crucial updates and guidance to ensure APRNs remain compliant with state laws and federal regulations regarding prescribing practices.

Recent Rule Changes: RN Delegation

Over the last year, the Board and many OSBN partners discussed Division 47 in the public rule advisory committee (RAC) and Board meetings.  This division of the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) contains standards for RN delegation that occurs in a community-based setting. Adopted by the Board in August, these administrative rules provide the option for an RN to authorize an unregulated assistive person (UAP) to perform a health-related procedure from within the plan of care for their client when the RN determines such action is safe for the client.  For more information, please review the Division 47 Rule Change Advisory or watch the Division 47 Lunch and Learn presentation.

Scam Alert

The OSBN has received reports of scammers contacting licensees, via telephone and letter, claiming to be board investigators or other staff. In some instances, scammers are able to replicate the OSBN's phone number or letterhead. If you receive a suspicious contact, do not provide any sensitive information.  Oregon licensees may contact the board directly to confirm the legitimacy of a phone call; however, OSBN is not able to investigate or track these calls.  Phone: 971-673-0685 Email: Send us a message. If you have been contacted by a scammer, OSBN urges you to visit the Federal Trade Commission website, reportfraud.ftc.gov, to report the contact. The Federal Trade Commission can't resolve individual reports but does use the information to investigate and bring cases against fraud and scams.

Nurse Wellness Links

Working in nursing is rewarding, but also stressful. Resources can be difficult to locate when needed. The Oregon State Board of Nursing considers nurse wellness to be public protection and encourages you to explore the resources listed on our website or download the PDF.

Contact Center

Due to ongoing phone system issues, callers may experience patchy call quality, and the Contact Center may close periodically. We apologize for the inconvenience over the last month and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue as soon as possible.

If you need immediate assistance and are unable to reach a Contact Center representative, please send us a message.

December Events

Dec. 16: Administrative Rule Hearing for Nurse Practice Act divisions 6, 31, and 41.

Dec. 18: Public Board Meeting.

Dec. 25: Office closed for federal holiday.

Visit our website calendar for more events.

Board Member Changes

Oregon State Board of Nursing board members make significant decisions on nursing education, discipline, licensing, and policy.  In November 2024, this dedicated group elected new officers for terms beginning January 1, 2025; president Marcus Cooksey, RN, ARNP, president-elect Margaret Hill, and secretary Claire McKinley-Yoder, RN.  In addition, the OSBN celebrated the service of three board members whose terms end on December 31, 2024: Yvonne Yuan, APRN, Michelle Chau, LPN, and president Aaron Green, CNA. The board thanks them for their combined 13 years and three months of steadfast service to protect the public. 

Interested in becoming a member?  As a board member, you will be part of a dedicated team that meets regularly throughout the year, holding five in-person two-day meetings and seven virtual meetings.  This commitment is a testament to the critical nature of the board's work.  If you are passionate about the nursing profession and regulatory excellence, we encourage you to explore the OSBN website and apply through the governor's site: Governor of Oregon: Boards & Commissions : State of Oregon. 

From L to R, Michelle Chau, LPN, Linda Stanich, RN, Aaron Green, CNA, Margaret Hill, Olanike Towobola, RN, DNP, Marcus Cooksey, APRN, OSBN Executive Director Rachel Prusak, APRN, Claire McKinley Yoder, RN, Yvonne Duan, APRN, and Joni Kalis, PT.

Licensing Tip of the Month

Keep your address updated with the OSBN.  There are several very good reasons to notify the OSBN when you move or change email addresses: It’s required by the Nurse Practice Act: Oregon Administrative Rule 851-031-0001 requires all licensees to keep their name, address, and employer current in the OSBN database. All Board correspondence, including courtesy license renewal notices, is sent to a licensee’s e-mail address of record. Failure to receive notification of upcoming licensure renewal must not be justification for any untimely renewal. If the OSBN receives a complaint regarding your license, board investigators must be able to reach you to resolve the situation in a timely manner. Login to your online portal account today to ensure your current information is on file!