1. (1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may issue a nurse emeritus license to an applicant who:

   1. (a) Is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner or registered nurse;
   2. (b) Has been granted retired status by the board as described in ORS 678.050; and
   3. (c) Pays the license fee as established by rule of the board.
2. (2) Notwithstanding ORS 678.050 (6), a nurse emeritus may engage in the practice of nursing, practical nursing or registered nursing on a volunteer or other noncompensatory basis.

3. (3) The board shall adopt rules to establish:

   1. (a) The license fee for the nurse emeritus license described in subsection (1) of this section; and
   2. (b) The method to determine the competency required to practice nursing, practical nursing or registered nursing as a nurse emeritus.

Note: 678.055 was added to and made a part of 678.010 to 678.415 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[2015 c.353 §2; 2025 c.124 §8]