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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">August 1<sup>st</sup>, 2019, is finally upon us. Thus, I would like to summarize some of the changes that will be implemented as of tomorrow, August 1<sup>st</sup>:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Division 62 rule revisions are effective and apply to all applications received on or after August 1, 2019</b>:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>An individual who has never been certified in Oregon and is seeking CNA 1 certification may perform the authorized duties of a nursing assistant at a licensed nursing facility for up to 120 days from the date of hire if the individual
has successfully completed a Board-approved nursing assistant level one training program.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>A new CNA by Exam applicant may <i>apply</i> for the Board-approved CNA competency exam up to a year after date of program completion. The applicant must pass both the knowledge and skill parts of the exam within a year of
<i>application</i>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Aeronautical medic training is acceptable education for CNA application in addition to the military corpsman or medic training. A Joint Services transcript needs to be submitted to the Board with a DD-214 that documents service
within the two years of application. These individuals must successfully complete the Board-approved CNA competency exam within one year of application. <b>A new LIC-703 CNA Exam for out-of-state nursing assistant training or military training to be posted
on Board website August 1, 2019</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Student Nurses seeking CNA certification using equivalent education must successfully complete the Board-approved CNA competency exam within a year of application. <b>A new LIC-705 application for CNA 1 by examination for student
nurses to be posted on Board website August 1, 2019</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>There is no longer a limit on the amount of attempts an applicant has to pass the Board approved CNA exam within a year of application.
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</span></span></span><![endif]>There is no longer a limit on the amount of attempts an applicant has to pass the Board approved CMA exam within a year of program completion.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Currently licensed RNs or LPNs applying for CNA need to arrange for primary source verification of licensure.
<b>A new LIC-706 CNA application for obtaining a CNA by having an active LPN/RN license to be posted on Board website August 1, 2019</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Addition of new sections specifically for reactivation and re-entry. Includes a new provision for individuals who previously held Oregon CNA to reactivate their certification if they worked 400
hours in the previous two years, under a nurse, in another state where they held current CNA certification.
</span><b>A new LIC-701 application for CNA reactivation or re-entry to be posted on Board website August 1, 2019</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Student nurses seeking CMA certification using equivalent education must provide proof of current enrollment and successful completion of one year of a two-year nursing education program or two years
of a four-year nursing education program. Elimination of infrequently used option for graduate of a nursing program to obtain CMA based on nursing education.
</span><b>A new LIC-704 application for CMA by exam to be posted on Board website August 1, 2019</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>In order to qualify for CNA 2 training, an individual must have 75 clinical hours from the nursing assistant level one training program, or 75 work hours as a CNA 1, or a combination of clinical hours and work hours that adds
up to 75 hours. CNA 2 training program faculty will need to maintain documentation to verify that this eligibility requirement is met for all students.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph">The complete rules for Division 62 may be found on the Secretary of State’s website at
<a href="https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/Pages/oregon_administrative_rules.aspx">
https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/Pages/oregon_administrative_rules.aspx</a> .<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:1.0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>CNA and CMA competency examination changes go into effect. Please refer to the candidate handbooks found at
<a href="http://hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/oregon/orformpages/OrCandidateHandbook2019.pdf">
http://hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/oregon/orformpages/OrCandidateHandbook2019.pdf</a> and <a href="http://hdmaster.com/testing/othertesting/oregon_cma/gmformpages/ORMACandidateHandbook8.2019.pdf">http://hdmaster.com/testing/othertesting/oregon_cma/gmformpages/ORMACandidateHandbook8.2019.pdf</a>
for further information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva"">Debra K. Buck, MS, RN<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Policy Analyst - Training & Assessment<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon State Board of Nursing<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Portland, OR 97224-7012<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(971) 673-0636<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(971) 673-0685 (main office)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(971) 673-0684 (fax)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Debra.buck@state.or.us">Debra.buck@state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">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></p>
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