- (1) The nurse emeritus license permits the practice of nursing in a voluntary or unpaid basis.
(2) An individual with an LPN, RN, or APRN license may apply for a nurse emeritus license by submitting a completed application, which includes:
- (a) The Board’s nurse emeritus application form;
- (b) Payment of the fee in OAR Chapter 851 Division 2;
- (c) Confirmation that the license has already been granted retired status; and
- (d) Completion of applicable continuing education in OAR 851-031-0008.
- (3) A nurse emeritus license is valid for two years from date of issue.
- (4) Incomplete applications expire 12 months from the initial submission date.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 678.055, ORS 678.113 & ORS 678.150
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 678.055, ORS 678.113 & ORS 678.150
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