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Oregon NP License 2026: Full Practice Authority, OSBN Process, Salary
In brief
Oregon APRNs have full practice authority since 2015 with no physician collaboration required. Oregon State Board of Nursing processes in 6-10 weeks. Average salary $118,000/year.
Steps at a glance
Complete NP program and national certification
Graduate from CCNE or ACEN-accredited NP program and pass ANCC or AANP certification for your specialty.
Apply for Oregon APRN license
Apply to the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) for APRN licensure. Fee: $225. Apply online through the OSBN portal.
Obtain DEA registration
Oregon APRNs have full independent prescribing authority including Schedule II-V. Register with DEA and Oregon's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).
Begin independent practice
Oregon grants full practice authority on APRN licensure, no physician collaboration required.
In this article
Oregon nurse practitioners (APRN) have had full practice authority since 2015. No physician collaboration or supervision is required. Average APRN salary in Oregon is $118,000/year in 2026, with Portland metro reaching $128,000-$142,000, particularly at OHSU and union-represented Providence facilities.
Oregon APRN Practice Authority
Oregon is a full practice authority state. APRNs may independently diagnose, treat, and prescribe (Schedule II-V) upon licensure. Oregon's strong nursing unions and progressive healthcare policy create one of the better NP practice environments in the West.
OSBN Application Requirements
- Active Oregon RN license
- Graduation from CCNE or ACEN-accredited NP program (master's or doctorate)
- National certification from ANCC, AANP, NCC, PNCB, AACN, or other OSBN-approved body
- APRN application fee: $225 (one of the higher state fees)
- Online application through OSBN portal
Processing Timeline
Oregon OSBN APRN applications typically process in 6-10 weeks.
NP Salary in Oregon (2026)
| City | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Portland | $134,000 |
| Beaverton / Hillsboro | $128,000 |
| Eugene | $115,000 |
| Salem | $113,000 |
| Bend | $112,000 |
| Medford / Southern OR | $108,000 |
Top OR Health Systems for APRNs
- OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University), Portland; academic flagship; Level I trauma; top APRN research and clinical roles
- Providence Health & Services Oregon, Portland metro statewide; ONA union representation; strong NP compensation
- Legacy Health, Portland metro; multiple hospital system; strong primary care NP hiring
- PeaceHealth, Eugene and Southern Oregon; strong rural APRN programs
- St. Charles Health System, Bend; Central Oregon's dominant employer; growing APRN integration
What We See at Ava Health
Oregon's full practice authority and Portland's strong healthcare market make it one of the top West Coast NP destinations. ONA union representation at Providence facilities sets strong compensation precedents. Rural Oregon (Eastern Oregon, Klamath Basin) has significant NHSC-eligible shortages. PMHNP demand in Portland is among the highest in the US due to Oregon's progressive behavioral health investments.
Related: NP License Washington 2026, NP License California 2026, RN Salary Oregon 2026.
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