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Oregon State Board of Nursing

OSBN Policies & Position Papers
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General Policies
Affirmative Action Plan    
Issue/Project Review and Prioritization Policy    
Policymaking Terminology    
Refund Policy-Licensure Fees    
Nursing Practice Policies
Authority to Accept and Implement Orders for Client Care and Treatment Licensed Nurse Supervision in Settings Other Than Community Based Care Restraints & Seclusion/NPs
Authorized Orders for Client Care NPs and CNSs with Prescriptive Authority and Non-Prescriptive Remedies Restraints & Seclusion/RNs
Complementary and Alternative Modalities and Nursing Practice Nursing Assessment and Pronouncement of Death RN Delegation in Settings Other Than Community Based Care
Cosmetic and Dermatologic Procedures Orientation to a Nursing Position Prior to Licensure in Oregon RNs as First Assistants in Surgery
The Relationship Between Data Collection by UAPs and Nursing Assessment Pain Management SANE Scope of Practice
Direct Entry Midwifery Patient Abandonment RNs in the School Setting

Employment Requirement for CNAs and CMAs

RN Role in the EMTALA Medical Screening Exam

 Practice Hour Requirement for LPNs, RNs, and Advanced Practice Nurses Scope-of-Practice Decision-Making Guide for RN and LPN Practice
Infusion Therapy Prescriptive Authority Use Use of Sedation & Anesthetic Agents
Involuntary Commitment Orders: NP and CNS Scopes of Practice NPs and CNSs with Prescriptive Authority and Prescriptive Remedies Standing Orders Used by RNs and LPNs
OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation and Clearance for Respirator Fit Testing Transport Team Exemption
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Disciplinary Policies
CNAs with Chemical Dependence Theft, Fraud & Deception  
Obtaining/Retaining CNA2 or CMA with an Encumbered CNA1 Worksetting Guidelines for Licensees in the HPSP  
Discipline of Nurses and Nursing Assistants with Dual Licensure or Certification Worksetting Restrictions for Licensees/Certificate Holders on Probation  
Law Enforcement Referral  
Lying & Falsification    
Licensing/Certification with Immediate Disciplinary Sanctions    
Murder, Abuse & Neglect    
Patient Abandonment    
Probation Contingent on Nursing Practice/Performance of Duties    
Publishing Disciplinary Actions    
Education
CNA1 Training Curriculum MA Training Curriculum  
CNA1-to-CNA2 Transition NCLEX Accommodations  
CNA2-Acute Care Curriculum    
CNA2-Core Curriculum    
CNA2-Dementia Care Curriculum    
CNA2-Restorative Care Curriculum    
CNA Exam Accommodations    
Credentials Evaluation Services    
Critical Shortage Areas    
Individual Re-Entry Plans