Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 678 § 678.021 — License required to practice nursing
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 678 ·
Oregon Code § 678.021·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
License required to practice nursing.
Except as provided in ORS 676.347, it is unlawful for any person to practice
nursing or offer to practice nursing in this state or to use any title or
abbreviation, sign, card or device to indicate the person is practicing either
practical or registered nursing unless the person is licensed under ORS 678.010
to 678.415 at the level for which the indication of practice is made and the
license is valid and in effect. [1957 c.316 §4 (enacted in lieu of 678.020);
1973 c.584 §2; 2003 c.14 §431; 2022 c.62 §4]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 678.021
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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