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Attention:

Visit the OSBN Proposed Administrative Rules page for information on how to participate in upcoming rule advisory committees (RACs) or other task forces.

Regarding COVID-19: As directed by the Department of Administrative Services, the Board of Nursing offices remain closed to the public until September 1. For pandemic-related information for nurses, please visit the OSBN COVID-19 information webpage. For information about Oregon's efforts to combat the virus, visit Governor Brown's COVID-19 information page, the Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 page, or the OHA's COVID-19 vaccination page.

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