Oregon licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Oregon State Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Oregon: RN, LPN, APRN, CNA, CMA. Public status checks use Oregon license lookup; renewal uses Oregon Nursing Renewal Instructions. The recorded renewal schedule is Every two years by birthday The compact classification shown for this review is Non-compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Oregon license lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Oregon. The destination is hosted on osbn.boardsofnursing.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Oregon, the recorded renewal cycle is Every two years by birthday The named renewal route is Oregon Nursing Renewal Instructions. The current fee summary is Confirm the current amount in Oregon licensing services; fee rules changed with 2026 modernization..
CE or competence
The reviewed Oregon continuing-education or competence rule is: For 2026–2027 LPN/RN/APRN renewal, complete the one-hour Oregon pain-management module within 36 months and two hours of cultural-competency education within 48 months. The record-retention or audit note is: Attest during renewal and retain proof for Board audit..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Oregon State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Oregon Board primary-source verification |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years by birthday |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the birthday expiration shown in the official Oregon record. |
| Continuing competence | For 2026–2027 LPN/RN/APRN renewal, complete the one-hour Oregon pain-management module within 36 months and two hours of cultural-competency education within 48 months. |
| Fees | Confirm the current amount in Oregon licensing services; fee rules changed with 2026 modernization. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA, CMA |
| Phone | (971) 673-0685 |
| Physical location | 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97224 |
| Mailing address | 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97224 |
| Primary official domains | www.oregon.gov, osbn.boardsofnursing.org |
How to verify an Oregon nursing license
Oregon license lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Oregon. The destination is hosted on osbn.boardsofnursing.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Oregon Nursing Renewal Instructions.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon credential type | Confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, CNA, CMA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Oregon, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Oregon State Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Oregon, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Every two years by birthday. Renew before the birthday expiration shown in the official Oregon record. | For Oregon, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Oregon is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Oregon; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. | For Oregon, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Oregon State Board of Nursing, Oregon Board primary-source verification or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Oregon verification date. | For Oregon, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Oregon nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Oregon Board online licensing services.
- Confirm the birthday expiration date.
- Complete the current pain-management and cultural-competency requirements.
- Do not add the future 20-hour requirement before its effective date.
- Submit renewal and payment in the official system.
- Verify the new expiration date.
Renewal cautions
- Older articles may incorrectly require practice hours after January 1, 2026.
- Oregon remains noncompact, so endorsement is required for an out-of-state nurse.
Continuing education or continuing competence
For 2026–2027 LPN/RN/APRN renewal, complete the one-hour Oregon pain-management module within 36 months and two hours of cultural-competency education within 48 months.
- Oregon Pain Management Commission module.
- Two hours of cultural competency.
- Beginning January 1, 2028, LPN/RN renewal adds 20 general CE hours.
Records and audits: Attest during renewal and retain proof for Board audit.
Oregon license by endorsement
The reviewed Oregon credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, CNA, CMA. Use Oregon license lookup for the public record and Oregon Nursing Renewal Instructions for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Non-compact jurisdiction. The public record host is osbn.boardsofnursing.org, and the recorded renewal schedule is Every two years by birthday
National verification and compact status
Non-compact jurisdiction
Oregon is classified as Non-compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Every two years by birthday and the authority model is State nursing regulatory board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Oregon State Board of Nursing contact and location
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7 reviewed official destinations for Oregon
Oregon license lookup ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Oregon Nursing Renewal Instructions ↗
Oregon Nursing Renewal Instructions is the reviewed Oregon renewal destination on www.oregon.gov. Confirm the credential, deadline, and amount before submitting payment.
Oregon State Board official licensing how-to page with renewal route to online licensing · reviewed July 28, 2026Competency requirements ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Cultural competency CE ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Pain management CE ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026LPN/RN endorsement directions ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Oregon State Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Oregon?
Oregon State Board of Nursing. The Oregon State Board of Nursing regulates nursing licenses and certificates. Oregon changed its competency framework effective January 1, 2026, so pre-2026 practice-hour summaries are outdated.
What is the reviewed Oregon license lookup?
Oregon Board primary-source verification. Oregon license lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Oregon. The destination is hosted on osbn.boardsofnursing.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Oregon Nursing Renewal Instructions.
When is a Oregon nursing license renewed?
Every two years by birthday. Renew before the birthday expiration shown in the official Oregon record.
What CE or competence applies in Oregon?
For 2026–2027 LPN/RN/APRN renewal, complete the one-hour Oregon pain-management module within 36 months and two hours of cultural-competency education within 48 months.
What fee information is published for Oregon?
Confirm the current amount in Oregon licensing services; fee rules changed with 2026 modernization.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Oregon?
Oregon State Board of Nursing publishes (971) 673-0685 and 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97224.