OAR 584-021-0130
Requirements for a Professional School Nurse Certificate

(1)

Upon filing a correct and complete application in form and manner prescribed by the Commission, a qualified applicant may be granted a Professional School Nurse Certificate for five years. The first license will be issued for five years plus time to the applicant’s birthday.

(2)

To be eligible for a Professional School Nurse Certificate, an applicant must:

(a)

Possess the personal qualifications for certification including attainment of at least eighteen years of age and possessing good moral character and mental and physical health necessary for employment as an educator; and

(b)

Hold a bachelor’s degree from an approved institution; and

(c)

Hold a current registered nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; and

(d)

Obtain a passing score on a test of knowledge of U.S. and Oregon civil rights laws and professional ethics; and

(e)

Evidence of completion of one of the following:

(A)

Coursework equivalent to thirty clock hours, three quarter hours, or two semester hours in the following content areas:
(i)
American school law and legal responsibilities of the School Nurse;
(ii)
The nursing process in the school setting;
(iii)
School health policies, issues and funding;
(iv)
Schools and society;
(v)
Mental health and counseling concepts;
(vi)
The exceptional child -- disabled, gifted, learning disabled;
(vii)
Physical and developmental assessment of the school-age child;
(viii)
The role and responsibilities of the School Nurse;
(ix)
Human growth, development and learning;
(x)
Diversity; and
(xi)
School emergencies; or

(B)

Evidence of current National School Nurse Certification received from the National Board for Certification of School Nurses.

Source: Rule 584-021-0130 — Requirements for a Professional School Nurse Certificate, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=584-021-0130 (accessed May 26, 2025).

584–021–0105
Definitions 584–021–0110
General Provisions for School Nurse Certificate 584–021–0115
Types of Nursing Certificates 584–021–0117
Temporary PDU Reductions for Renewal of School Nurse Certificates 584–021–0120
Requirements for Applying for Initial School Nurse Certification 584–021–0130
Requirements for a Professional School Nurse Certificate 584–021–0135
Requirements for an Emergency School Nurse Certificate 584–021–0140
Requirements for Applying for Renewal or Reinstatement of Certification 584–021–0150
Renewal for Professional School Nurse Certificate 584–021–0155
Emergency School Nurse Certificate Renewal 584–021–0160
Incomplete Applications 584–021–0165
Verifying Knowledge of Laws Prohibiting Discrimination 584–021–0170
Fees for Nursing Certificates 584–021–0177
Criminal Records Check Requirement 584–021–0180
Criteria for Granting School Nurse Certificates 584–021–0185
Criteria for Denying Issuance or Reinstatement of School Nurse Certificates 584–021–0190
Criteria and Procedures for Denying Renewal of a School Nurse Certificate 584–021–0195
Procedures for Consideration of Other Cases 584–021–0202
Criteria for Denial of Certification Based on Conviction for Crimes 584–021–0205
Reinstatement of Revoked or Surrendered School Nurse Certificates 584–021–0210
Reinstatement of Expired School Nurse Certificates 584–021–0215
Revocations 584–021–0220
Surrender of Certificate 584–021–0225
Serving Without Proper Certification 584–021–0230
Expiration of Certificates 584–021–0235
Issuance — Effective Date of Certificates

May 26, 2025

Rule 584-021-0130's source at or​.us