ORS 678.055: Nurse emeritus license; fees; rules.

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may issue a nurse emeritus license to an applicant who:

      (a) Is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner or registered nurse;

      (b) Has been granted retired status by the board as described in ORS 678.050; and

      (c) Pays the license fee as established by rule of the board.

      (2) Notwithstanding ORS 678.050 (6), a nurse emeritus may engage in the practice of nursing, practical nursing or registered nursing on a volunteer or other noncompensatory basis.

      (3) The board shall adopt rules to establish:

      (a) The license fee for the nurse emeritus license described in subsection (1) of this section; and

      (b) The method to determine the competency required to practice nursing, practical nursing or registered nursing as a nurse emeritus.