ORS 678.111
Causes for denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation, reprimand or censure of licensee

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for a contested case:

(1)

Issuance of the license to practice nursing, whether by examination or by indorsement, of any person may be refused or the license may be revoked or suspended or the licensee may be placed on probation for a period specified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and subject to such condition as the board may impose or may be issued a limited license or may be reprimanded or censured by the board, for any of the following causes:

(a)

Conviction of the licensee of crime where such crime bears demonstrable relationship to the practice of nursing. A copy of the record of such conviction, certified to by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction.

(b)

Gross incompetence or gross negligence of the licensee in the practice of nursing at the level for which the licensee is licensed.

(c)

Any willful fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or procuring a license or renewal thereof.

(d)

Fraud or deceit of the licensee in the practice of nursing or in admission to such practice.

(e)

Impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards).

(f)

Conduct derogatory to the standards of nursing.

(g)

Violation of any provision of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) or rules adopted thereunder.

(h)

Revocation or suspension of a license to practice nursing by any state or territory of the United States, or any foreign jurisdiction authorized to issue nursing credentials whether or not that license or credential was relied upon in issuing that license in this state. A certified copy of the order of revocation or suspension shall be conclusive evidence of such revocation or suspension.

(i)

Physical condition that makes the licensee unable to conduct safely the practice for which the licensee is licensed.

(j)

Violation of any condition imposed by the board when issuing a limited license.

(2)

A license may be denied or suspended or revoked for the reasons stated in subsection (1) of this section.

(3)

A license in inactive status may be denied or suspended or revoked for the reasons stated in subsection (1) of this section.

(4)

A license in retired status may be denied or suspended or revoked for any cause stated in subsection (1) of this section. [1957 c.316 §18 (enacted in lieu of 678.110); 1973 c.584 §11; 1975 c.205 §4; 1979 c.744 §51; 1981 c.369 §7; 1983 c.221 §2; 1985 c.23 §7; 2001 c.275 §2; 2009 c.756 §31; 2019 c.358 §28]

Source: Section 678.111 — Causes for denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation, reprimand or censure of licensee, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html.

678.010
Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410 678.021
License required to practice nursing 678.023
Use of title “nurse.” 678.025
Use of title “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.” 678.031
Application of ORS 678.010 to 678.410 678.034
Hospitals to notify board of nurses employed to meet temporary staffing shortage 678.036
Liability of nurse supervising nursing assistants 678.038
Registered nurse employed in school, education service district or local public health authority 678.040
Qualifications of applicants for license 678.050
Examining applicants 678.055
Nurse emeritus license 678.080
Evidence of licensure 678.101
Renewal of license 678.111
Causes for denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation, reprimand or censure of licensee 678.112
Impaired health professional program 678.113
When evaluation of mental or physical condition, demonstration of competency or evidence of continuing education may be required 678.117
Procedure for imposing civil penalty 678.123
Prohibited acts 678.126
Confidentiality of information 678.128
Liability of complainants, witnesses, investigators, counsel and board members in disciplinary proceedings 678.135
Duty to report violations 678.140
Oregon State Board of Nursing 678.150
Powers, functions and duties of board, officers and executive director 678.153
Interagency agreement to share results of nationwide criminal records check 678.155
Restrictions on certain standards prescribed by board 678.158
Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license or certificate 678.164
Enjoining violations or threatened violations 678.170
Disposition of receipts 678.245
Definitions for ORS 678.245 to 678.285 678.255
Provision of nurse anesthetist services in ambulatory surgical centers 678.265
Ambulatory surgical center oversight of nurse anesthetists 678.275
Provision of nurse anesthetist services in hospitals 678.278
Provision of nurse anesthetist services in offices 678.282
Prescribing authority of nurse anesthetists 678.285
Board regulation of nurse anesthetists 678.340
Requirements for institutions desiring to establish nursing education programs 678.360
Survey to evaluate institutions 678.362
Circulating nurses 678.366
Registered nurse first assistants 678.370
Clinical nurse specialists 678.372
Rules for clinical nurse specialists 678.375
Nurse practitioners 678.380
Rules for nurse practitioners 678.390
Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs 678.410
Fees 678.415
Additional fee for examination, license by indorsement, license renewal fees 678.417
Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund 678.420
Declaration of nursing workforce and faculty shortage 678.425
Advisory organizations 678.440
Nursing assistants 678.442
Certification of nursing assistants 678.444
Standards for training programs for nursing assistants 678.445
Administration of noninjectable medication by nursing assistant 678.447
Use of titles “medication aide,” “Certified Medication Aide” or “CMA.” 678.448
Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.” 678.710
Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820 678.720
Prohibited acts relating to administration of nursing homes 678.725
Reporting unlawful or unsatisfactory nursing home conditions and prohibited conduct 678.730
Licensing qualifications of nursing home administrator 678.733
Residential care facility administrator license 678.740
Examination for nursing home administrator license 678.743
Residential care facility administrator examination 678.746
Rules 678.750
Applicability of licensing requirements to administrators of organizations that rely on spiritual care and treatment 678.770
Licensing reciprocity 678.780
Grounds for discipline of nursing home administrator 678.790
Procedure 678.793
Licensure type of board member in disciplinary action 678.800
Long Term Care Administrators Board 678.810
Board meetings 678.820
Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office 678.990
Penalties
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 678.111’s source at oregon​.gov