RN and LPN · Last checked October 29, 2026 · Sources

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

When it expires

License valid 2 years from issue date; renew by 11:59 p.m. on expiration date (OAR 851-031-0048)

Renewal fee

$245
Raised from $145 effective January 1, 2026

Continuing education

3 contact hours per renewal cycle

Required CE topics

• Pain management (1, within last 36 months)
• Cultural competency (2, every 48 months)

Endorsement fee

$295

Fingerprints for endorsement

Yes, a criminal background check with fingerprints

Temporary permit

No general temporary permit. General endorsement permit found; $50 temporary license only for active-duty military spouses/partners

How to apply

Endorsement application in board portal; exam-state license verification sent to OSBN; proof of NCLEX; 1-hr Oregon pain management module; Fieldprint fingerprints after applying.

Moving or traveling

Moving to Oregon from a compact state? Apply by endorsement in the new state and notify the former board; the former multistate license converts to single-state.

Travel nurses on a temporary contract keep their home state; see how the compact works.

Check another state

Board of nursing

Sources

• https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=851-002-0010
• https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=3927
• https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.html
• https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/Competency-Requirements.aspx
• https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Documents/Resource_Renewal-CE_Fact_Sheet12-31-25.pdf
• https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Documents/Resource_RenewalAppDirections.pdf
• https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Documents/Resource_LPNRNEndorseAppDirections.pdf
• https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/index.aspx
• https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB966
• https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Documents/Notice_Div2_RuleHearing10-25-25.pdf