- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Apr 1, 2022
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What it does
Directs Oregon State Board of Nursing to issue nurse internship license to qualified applicant. Allows nurse intern to practice nursing subject to certain limitations and under supervision of registered nurse. Directs Healthcare Workforce Advisory Committee to study nursing workforce shortage. Requires report to interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to health care no later than November 15, 2022. Allows nonresident nurses to practice in Oregon for up to 90 days under certain circumstances at specified entities. Requires entities experiencing temporary staffing shortage to notify nurses' exclusive bargaining representative of shortage and other information. Allows person other than applicant for licensure by indorsement to pay application fee. Directs board to support Oregon nonprofit organization that promotes well-being of Oregon health professionals in order to ensure nurses may access program. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Where it goes next
Law in Oregon. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.
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