(1) An individual whose LPN, RN, or APRN license has been expired for more than 90 days may apply for reinstatement by submitting a completed application, which includes:
- (a) The Board’s reinstatement application form for the license type being reinstated;
- (b) Payment of the applicable fees in OAR Chapter 851 Division 2;
- (c) Completion of a national criminal fingerprint-based background check as described in OAR 851-001-0115;
- (d) Completion of continuing education as applicable in OAR 851-031-0008.
- (e) For all APRN applicants, verification of RN licensure, and
- (f) For CRNA applicants and NP applicants initially licensed after January 1, 2011, verification of current national certification congruent with license type and population focus.
- (2) An individual whose LPN, RN, or APRN license has been revoked or voluntarily surrendered is not eligible for reinstatement under this section but may apply for disciplinary reinstatement under OAR 851-031-0055.
- (3) Incomplete applications expire 12 months from the initial submission date.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 678.150, ORS 678.040, ORS 678.375, ORS 678.380, ORS 678.282, ORS 678.285, ORS 678.370 & ORS 678.372
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 678.040 & ORS 678.140
History
BN 23-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 01/01/2026
BN 26-2021, amend filed 11/22/2021, effective 12/01/2021
BN 6-2021, adopt filed 06/21/2021, effective 07/01/2021