Or. Admin. R. 851-031-0061 - Application for re-entry into practice and re-entry options

Applicants that have practiced but do not have 960 hours of practice in five years and are not eligible for license renewal or re-activation through any other means, may apply for re-entry into practice. Applicants for reinstatement must select a re-entry option regardless of the number of practice hours within a timeframe.

(1) Complete an application for re-entry using the application and procedures provided by the Board; and,

(2) Complete an additional application for a limited license and attend and pass a Board approved nursing re-entry program; or

(3) Complete an additional application for a limited license and provide documentation of an individualized re-entry plan, to be approved by the Board, as described in OAR 851-031-0065; or

(4) Pass the NCLEX-RN® or NCLEX-PN® within one year of re-entry application. Failure to pass the NCLEX-RN® or NCLEX-PN® within one year of application will require the submittal of another completed re-entry application.

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Or. Admin. R. 851-031-0061

BN 6-2021, adopt filed 06/21/2021, effective 7/1/2021; BN 26-2021, amend filed 11/22/2021, effective 12/1/2021

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.040 & ORS 678.140

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.040 & ORS 678.140