When do I need to renew my nurse license in Oregon?

According to the Oregon State Board of Nursing, nurse licenses in Oregon must be renewed every two years by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

How much does it cost to renew my nurse license in Oregon?

The cost to renew a nurse license in Oregon is $145. (Source: Oregon Secretary of State )

What continuing education requirements do I need to fulfill to renew my nurse license in Oregon?

Oregon nurses must complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license. Oregon law requires all licensed nurses and other health professionals to receive one hour of pain management continuing education upon initial licensure taken from the Oregon Pain Management Commission and at every renewal thereafter in addition to a 6-contact-hour pain management course ( https://wildirismedicaleducation.com/courses/or-pain-management-ceu-for-healthcare-professionals ). Two contact hours need to be completed in cultural competency ( https://wildirismedicaleducation.com/courses/lgbtq-cultural-competence-training ). (Source: Oregon State Board of Nursing )

Can I renew my nurse license in Oregon online?

Yes, Oregon nurses can renew their license online through the Oregon State Board of Nursing's website. (Source: Oregon State Board of Nursing )

Oregon Board of Nursing License Renewal Requirements for Nurses

What are the state license renewal requirements for a nurse in Oregon?

For registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses in the state of Oregon, there are specific license renewal requirements that the Oregon Board of Nursing determines. These requirements include courses for RNs, LPNs, and APRNs.

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For detailed nursing license renewal information and latest updates, please always refer to the Oregon State Board of Nursing

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CE Requirements for Nursing Licenses

Every two years, the Oregon Nursing Board requires nurses to renew their licenses. (There are no nursing CEU contact hours needed to renew Oregon RN, LPN, or APRN licenses other than the Pain Management requirement.)

Mandated State Courses

Oregon law requires all licensed nurses to take seven hours of pain management continuing education. This is a one-time requirement.

One hour must be a course provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission

Six additional hours will fulfill the requirement:

Pain Management for Oregon Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals

License Expiration and Renewal

Registered Nurse Licenses:

Oregon RN licenses renew at midnight the day before the nurse's birthday in even-numbered years for nurses born in even-numbered years, and in odd-numbered years for nurses born in odd-numbered years.

Licensed Practical Nurse Licenses:

Oregon LPN licenses renew at midnight the day before the nurse's birthday in even-numbered years for nurses born in even-numbered years, and in odd-numbered years for nurses born in odd-numbered years.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licenses:

Oregon APRN licenses renew at midnight the day before the nurse's birthday in even-numbered years for even-numbered years, and in odd-numbered years for nurses born in odd-numbered years.

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