How to Obtain Your Oregon Nursing License
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $195 |
Background Check | $52 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
Timely | $150 | Renew online within 60 days of expiration |
Late Renewal | $250 | About 10 business days for paper application |
Reinstatement | $317 |
Temporary License Processing
The Oregon State Board of Nursing does not issue temporary permits.
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
Completed Online Application | N/A | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State License | N/A | Yes |
Verification/Copy of Most Current State License | N/A | Yes |
Fingerprint Card & Criminal Background Check | N/A | Yes |
Transcripts — Sent Directly from Nursing School | N/A | Yes |
960 Practice Hours in Last 5 Years | N/A | Yes |
Fingerprint card and instructions are provided by the board once online application is received. If a paper application is being sent in, nurse must request a fingerprint card when application is sent.
Additional Information
Renewals:
Nurses must complete 7 hours of pain management-related CEU within 24 months of first renewal.
One of 7 total hours must be completed online here.
Reinstatement/Renewal (Within 60 Days After Expiration):
- Minimum of 960 hours during past 5 years
- OR completion of re-entry program within 2 years preceding renewal
- OR graduating from Oregon State Board of Nursing approved program within past 5 years
Reinstatement/Renewal (More than 60 Days After Expiration)
- Minimum 960 hours during past 5 years (CEUs cannot be used)
- New complete background check (call OSBN at 971-673-0685 to request fingerprint packet)
View license verification information here.
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd.
Portland, OR 97224-7012
Phone: 971-673-0685