Interpretive Statements and Frequently Asked Questions

If you cannot find the information you need at one of the links below, access the OSBN scope-of-practice decision guide or the Nurse Practice Act. The Board does not answer any practice questions by phone or questions sent to the general OSBN e-mailbox. To submit a written practice question, please email us at osbn.practicequestion@osbn.oregon.gov. However, if your question is answered in the FAQs or in an interpretive statement, you will be directed back to the website.

Interpretive Statements

APRNs in the Role of Registered Nurse First Assists (RNFA)
APRN Title
Cosmetic Procedures
CMA Non-Injectable Medication Administration in Settings Outside of Long-Term Care
I.V. Hydration Therapy
Ketamine Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders and Chronic Pain Management--AANA Guidance
Nursing Practice with Clients Who use Cannabis
Orientation to a Nursing Position Prior to Licensure in Oregon
Presentation: Prescriptive Authority for Oregon APRNs Video
Protecting Yourself during an Event in the Workplace that could Reasonably be Expected to Cause Death or Serious Physical Harm
RNs Who Teach the Administration of Lifesaving Treatments
RNs who Teach UAPs How to Administer Non-Injectable Medications
RNs Who Perform Sexual Assault Examinations (SANE)
Scope-of-Practice Decision-Making Framework
Scope-of-Practice Decision-Making Framework for APRNs
Scope-of-Practice for the Use of Sedating and Anesthetic Agents
Use of Telehealth Technologies in the Practice of Nursing

COVID-19 Vaccination Administration and Prescription Standards
Distribution of Short-Acting Opioid Antagonists (Naloxone and Nalmefene)
LPN Practice in ODHS-Licensed Settings and in Home-Based Service/Support Programs
Oregon Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

Interpretive Statements and Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions by License Type

1. APRN scope of practice FAQs

2. CMA authorized duty FAQs

3. CNA authorized duty FAQs

4. LPN scope of practice FAQs

5. RN scope of practice FAQs

Interpretive Statements and Frequently Asked Questions

Interpretive Statements

Joint Statements

Frequently Asked Questions by License Type

1. APRN scope of practice FAQs

2. CMA authorized duty FAQs

3. CNA authorized duty FAQs

4. LPN scope of practice FAQs

5. RN scope of practice FAQs