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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">Everyone is encouraged to transition to the online CNA test application found at
<a href="https://osbn.oregon.gov/OBNPortal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=0&tabid=5&utyp=3">
https://osbn.oregon.gov/OBNPortal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=0&tabid=5&utyp=3</a>. The tutorial available at
<a href="https://osbn.oregon.gov/Articulate/the-oregon-cna-exam-application-process/content/index.html#/?_k=73psjc">
https://osbn.oregon.gov/Articulate/the-oregon-cna-exam-application-process/content/index.html#/?_k=73psjc</a> now includes information on how to complete the CNA online application.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">Training program faculty are asked to email the copies of the training program certificates of completion for every cohort to
<a href="mailto:desi.thonis@state.or.us">desi.thonis@state.or.us</a>. Board licensing staff will match up the training program certificates of completion with the online applications. I am happy to report that applicants who are utilizing the online application
for the CNA or CMA exam are experiencing less time between application submission and receiving approval to test.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">There will be a date in the future when only online applications will be accepted so now is the time to start using the online application process. Thank you to the training program faculty who are already directing
their students to the online application. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">Debbie</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:#44546A">Debra K. Buck, MS, RN<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">Policy Analyst - Training & Assessment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">Oregon State Board of Nursing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">Portland, OR 97224-7012<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">(971) 673-0636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">(971) 673-0685 (main office)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">(971) 673-0684 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A"><a href="mailto:Debra.buck@state.or.us">Debra.buck@state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="color:#44546A">Our Mission: To safeguard the public's health and well being by providing guidance for, and regulation of, entry into the profession, nursing education, and continuing safe practice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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