Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 851 - BOARD OF NURSING
Division 53 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE AS AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE
Section 851-053-0035 - Criteria for Board Recognition of National Certification Exams and Certifications

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 851-053-0035

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) The Board or their approved staff delegate(s) must determine whether a national certification examination may be used to fulfill the requirement for licensure based on the following requirements:

(a) The certifying program is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American Board of Nursing Specialties;

(b) The certifying program provides primary source verification of individual practitioner certification through electronic means or other methods approved by the Board.

(2) The Board will maintain a list of accepted certifying programs that will be visible on the OSBN website. A program that is not on the list is not recognized as issuing a qualified certification.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.255, ORS 678.265, ORS 678.275, ORS 678.278, ORS 678.282, ORS 678.370, ORS 678.380 & ORS 678.390

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.255, ORS 678.265, ORS 678.275, ORS 678.278, ORS 678.282, ORS 678.370, ORS 678.380 & ORS 678.390

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