Oregon Nursing License and Renewals: What You Need to Know

Take your nursing career on a stint to the gorgeous state of Oregon. Once you're licensed and assigned in the Beaver State, your options are limitless. We’ve got so many great opportunities – not only in Oregon – but also in Washington State and California, should you want to apply for nursing licenses there. Enjoy the splendor of the Pacific Northwest; we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Things to know about applying for your Oregon nursing license:

• Oregon isn't a member of the nurse licensure compact.
• License and fingerpring processing time 4-6 weeks
• We’ll help you with your endorsement, application and/or processing fees
• The endorsement application can be found online
• Oregon is NURSYS participating
• Oregon is also paperless - verification online only

Documents you'll need:

• Signed application
• Passport photo taken within last 6 months
• Fingerprint card
• Practice history and education forms
• Official transcript

Fees to be aware of:

• $195 application fee
• $52 fingerprint processing fee

Oregon State Board of Nursing, 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd., Portland, OR 97224-7012

Call: (971) 673-0685

Web: Oregon Board of Nursing