Can a registered nurse inject Botox or filler in Oregon?
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Oregon defines the practice of nursing as AUTONOMOUS AND COLLABORATIVE care, and includes within it executing medical orders prescribed by a physician or other authorized provider. Nurse practitioners are licensed by the Board of Nursing and the title is reserved; prescribing authority is separate, requiring approval under ORS 678.390 and bounded by the scope of practice the board defines by rule.
Drawn from 5 verified rules in this section · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
- Or. Rev. Stat. §678.010(9) (“Practice of nursing” defined) · Sep 3, 2026
- Or. Rev. Stat. §678.010(9) (“Practice of nursing” defined) · Sep 3, 2026
- Or. Rev. Stat. §678.375(2) · Sep 3, 2026
- Or. Rev. Stat. §678.375(4) · Sep 3, 2026
- Or. Rev. Stat. §678.375(1) · Sep 3, 2026
The rest of what Oregon says on this
Every other rule we have verified under rn / np scope for injectables, each linked to its primary source.
Practice of nursing means autonomous and collaborative care of persons of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick and well, and in all settings to promote health and safety, including prevention and treatment of illness and management of changes throughout a person’s life. Practice of nursing includes executing medical orders prescribed by a physician, dentist, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist or other licensed health care provider authorized by the board by rule to issue orders for medical treatment.
Or. Rev. Stat. §678.010(9) (“Practice of nursing” defined) · verified Sep 3, 2026
A person may not practice as a nurse practitioner or hold oneself out to the public or to an employer, or use the initials, name, title, designation or abbreviation as a nurse practitioner until and unless the person is licensed by the board.
Or. Rev. Stat. §678.375(2) · verified Sep 3, 2026
A registered nurse licensed as a nurse practitioner is authorized to prescribe drugs for the use of and administration to other persons if approval has been given under ORS 678.390. The drugs that the nurse practitioner is authorized to prescribe must be included within the nurse practitioner’s scope of practice as defined by rules of the board.
Or. Rev. Stat. §678.375(4) · verified Sep 3, 2026
The Oregon State Board of Nursing is authorized to issue licenses to licensed registered nurses to practice as nurse practitioners if they meet the requirements of the board pursuant to ORS 678.380.
Or. Rev. Stat. §678.375(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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