Oregon State Board of Nursing

The Governor appoints nine OSBN board members, including two public members, four registered nurses, one licensed practical nurse, one certified nursing assistant, and one nurse practitioner.  The four RN members represent various nursing practice areas: one nurse educator, one nurse administrator, and two direct-care non-supervisory nurses.  Board members can serve Two three-year terms At the November Board meeting, we acknowledge the public service of Michelle Chau, LPN, Yvonne Duan, APRN, FNP, and Board President Aaron Green, CNA. They spent countless hours serving the state of Oregon to uphold the OSBN mission to protect the public through regulatory excellence. The Board elected new leadership, including Marcus Cooksey, APRN, FNP, who will begin serving as the OSBN president in 2025. In February, the governor will appoint three new board members.

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Did you catch the latest OSBN public Board meeting on Nov 21, 2024? If not, remember you can still check it out on YouTube at https://lnkd.in/gN_gRXaC The Board heard updates from Licensing, Communications, and Financials; a Presentation from OCN; a discussion on CNA/CMA Education and Evaluation; Administrative Rule-making, Education and APRN Practice updates; a presentation on NLS compact, and a celebration of Board Members completing terms and Board Election for 2025.

Every month The Oregon State Board of Nursing hosts a board meeting to uphold our mission to protect the public. Five times a year the meetings are held in person at our office. To increase access we also host online for streaming on YouTube. Https://https://lnkd.in/guNcptSQ The Board highly values public engagement and invites comments virtually or in person during the 1 pm Open Forum session on Nov 21, 2024. To participate in the Open Forum, sign up by 5 pm the day before the meeting by contacting Brandy Ritter at brandy.ritter@osbn.oregon.gov. To access the Board packet materials, kindly visit. https://lnkd.in/gmujktvQ Our Executuve Director is Ready! Are you?

The Fall 2024 issue of the Sentinel is now available! In this issue, Director Rachel Prusak shares OSBN's pivotal decision to reengage in an Alternative to Discipline Program, HPSP. This issue also features articles from our esteemed nursing policy analysts on using AI in healthcare, the new RN delegation rules, the difference between approval and accreditation for nursing education programs, and NA exam changes. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gAkFCZUd. 

The Fall 2024 issue of the OSBN Sentinel is now available! You may access it two ways: 1) Download or view a copy on our website: https://lnkd.in/gAkFCZUd 2) Paper copies are delivered to all nurse and nursing assistant employers and education programs in the state. If you don’t have a copy in your work unit, ask your HR, CNO, or staffing department where copies are located in your facility. If you have ideas for future articles, please share by contacting barbara.holtry@osbn.oregon.gov.

On Veterans Day, Oregon State Board of Nursing would like to recognize the sacrifices and bravery of all who have served, including veteran nurses who have served their country. We also recognize the nurses who play a crucial role in the well-being of our nation's veterans.

📣 📣 📣 📣 Only two weeks left to submit an application! Are you interested in becoming a Board Member in nursing? The Oregon State Board of Nursing has openings for #LPN and #CNA seats. As a member, you'll participate in virtual meetings for seven months and attend five 2-day, in-person meetings each year. Members of the OSBN Board actively shape decisions on education, discipline, licensing, and policy in the nursing profession. If you are committed to regulatory excellence and have a passion for nursing, explore the OSBN website and submit your application through the governor's site. Join us in influencing the future of nursing in Oregon. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gFq62e2Z #Boards #Nursing #Regulation #NursingPolicy

Our Executive Director, Rachel Prusak represented the Oregon State Board of Nursing alongside industry leaders at the 8th Annual Attorney General Elder Abuse Conference. She Engaged in a panel discussion with the Executive Director, Nicole Krishnaswami, JD of the Oregon Medical Board, delving into the professional investigative processes of regulatory boards for nurses and physicians. The discussion included collaborative efforts with Adult Protective Services, Medicaid Fraud Unit, and Law Enforcement Agencies. The insightful panel discussion, expertly facilitated by Ashley Carson Cottingham, Deputy Director of Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman was further enriched by the presence of the Board of Accountancy and The Oregon State Bar. A highlight of the event for Director Prusak was reconnecting with the remarkable Attorney General, Ellen Rosenblum who during her tenure brought the first nurse investigator into The Oregon Department of Justice Medicaid Fraud Control Unit because she knows the value of nurses in protecting the public. #NursingRegulation #ElderAbuseConference #Collaboration

Are you interested in becoming a Board Member in nursing? The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) has openings for LPN and CNA seats. As a member, you'll participate in virtual meetings for seven months and attend five 2-day, in-person meetings each year. Members of the OSBN Board actively shape decisions on education, discipline, licensing, and policy in the nursing profession. If you are committed to regulatory excellence and have a passion for nursing, explore the OSBN website and submit your application through the governor's site. Join us in influencing the future of nursing in Oregon. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gYittrg3 #CNA #LPN #nursing #regulation #policy #boards