An individual may not use the title “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse” or the abbreviation “APRN” unless the individual is:
(1) A clinical nurse specialist;
(2) A nurse practitioner; or
(3) A certified registered nurse anesthetist.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Dailey v. University of Portland (2025)
Most recently applied in Dailey v. University of Portland (April 2025)
2015 c.452 §2; 2023 c.346 §4
An individual may not use the title “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse” or the abbreviation “APRN” unless the individual is:
(1) A clinical nurse specialist;
(2) A nurse practitioner; or
(3) A certified registered nurse anesthetist.
Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.