Problem
Discuss laws governing nursing in Oregon. Which laws specifically address nurse autonomy? Share your impressions of the law and discuss what concerned or surprised you.
For instance, are Family Nurse Practitioners allowed to work without a doctor's supervision, and open a clinic in Oregon?
Oregon is a Full Practice State
State practice and licensure laws permit all NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; and initiate and manage treatments, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing. This is the model recommended by the National Academy of Medicine, formerly called the Institute of Medicine, and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.