1. (1) An individual who holds or has held a practical, vocational or registered nurse license in another state or U.S. territory may apply for licensure by endorsement by submitting a completed application, which includes:

   1. (a) The Board’s initial application by endorsement form;
   2. (b) Payment of the applicable fees in OAR Chapter 851 Division 2;
   3. (c) Confirmation of graduation from a nursing education program as defined in section (2) of this rule;
   4. (d) Proof of passing the NCLEX® for type of licensure sought;
   5. (e) Completion of pain management CE as defined in OAR 851-031-0008;
   6. (f) Completion of a national fingerprint-based criminal background check as defined in OAR 851-001-0115; and
   7. (g) If the individual’s license is not active in the issuing state or U.S. territory, completion of CE as defined in OAR 851-031-0008, based on how long the license has been expired.

2. (2) Confirmation of graduation includes:

   1. (a) An official transcript that includes the degree, certificate, or diploma awarded, the graduation date, and documentation of a clinical component as defined in OAR 851-006-0030; and
   2. (b) Verification that the nursing education program was approved by the appropriate agency in the state or U.S. territory.

   3. (c) A credential evaluation for graduates of international nursing education program that does not have an NCLEX® code, which includes:

      1. (A) Confirmation of completion of a nursing education program approved by the appropriate regulatory body;
      2. (B) Theory and clinical hours completed;
      3. (C) Verification that the education is comparable to an Oregon nursing education program; and
      4. (D) If available, licensure details from the issuing authority.
3. (3) Incomplete applications expire 12 months from the initial submission date.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 678.040, ORS 678.050, ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.415

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 678.040, ORS 678.050, ORS 678.150 & ORS 678.415

History

BN 23-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 01/01/2026
BN 6-2025, amend filed 02/21/2025, effective 03/01/2025
BN 26-2021, amend filed 11/22/2021, effective 12/01/2021
BN 6-2021, adopt filed 06/21/2021, effective 07/01/2021