An individual may not use the title “nurse” unless the individual:
(1) Has earned a nursing degree or a nursing certificate from a nursing education program that is:
- (a) Approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; or
- (b) Accredited or approved by another state or United States territory as described under ORS 678.040 and approved by the board; and
- (2) Is licensed by a health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160 to practice the particular health care profession in which the individual’s nursing degree or nursing certificate was earned.
[2015 c.345 §6; 2019 c.358 §22; 2021 c.97 §78]