Oregon Statutes - Chapter 678 - Nurses; Nursing Home Administrators - Section 678.155 - Restrictions on certain standards prescribed by board.

(1) In carrying out its duties under ORS 678.150 (6), (7) and (8), the Oregon State Board of Nursing shall not make changes in entry level nursing education or licensure requirements unless such changes are enacted by the Legislative Assembly.

(2) In carrying out its duties under ORS 678.150 (7)(i), the Oregon State Board of Nursing shall not prescribe any standard that would substantially alter the practices followed prior to July 1, 1979, in long term care facilities relating to the administration of noninjectable medication by nursing assistants, except for the training requirements in ORS 678.440. [1979 c.770 §17; 1985 c.208 §2; 1985 c.565 §92a; 1987 c.158 §141]

Note: 678.155 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 678 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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