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Obtaining Your Oregon Nursing License

For Nurses: Licensing Guide/Oregon

Contact Information

Oregon State Board Information

17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd.

Portland, OR 97224-7012

License by Endorsement

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Fee

Application Fee

$195.00

Background Check Fee

$52.00

Temp License Processing

Documents Needed

Temp

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Completed online application

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Verification of original state license

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Verification of most current or recently practiced state license

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Transcripts – Sent directly from nursing school

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Completion of at least 960 practice hrs in last 5 yrs

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Fingerprint card - Criminal background check (Fingerprint card and instructions are provided by the board once online application is received. Must request fingerprint card if a paper application is used.)

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Additional Info

Within 24 months of first renewal of OR license, must complete 7 hours of pain management-related CEU -One of the 7 total hours must be completed online

Within 60 days of expiration, requires either minimum of 960 hours during past 5 years, complete re-entry program within 2 years preceding renewal, OR graduate from OSBN-approved nursing program within past 5 years.

Expired more than 60 days – requires at least 960 hours during past 5 years (CEUs cannot be used) and complete background check (call OSBN at 971-673-0685 to request fingerprint packet)

License Renewal

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Processing Fee

Renewal License Processing

Timely

$150.00

Approx 3-5 business days- Renew online w/in 60 days

Late Removal

$250.00

Approx 10 business days for paper app

Reactivation

$317.00

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