(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 annual 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. [2015 c.353 § 2]

678.055 was added to and made a part of 678.010 to 678.410 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[Amended by 1953 c.254 § 16; repealed by 1957 c.316 § 11 (678.061 enacted in lieu of 678.060)]

[1957 c.316 § 12 (enacted in lieu of 678.060); 1963 c.50 § 2; 1969 c.71 § 2; repealed by 1973 c.584 § 24]

[Repealed by 1953 c.254 § 16]