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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Request for
<u>Licensed Practical Nurse</u> to Join OSBN Nursing Practice Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) is seeking a LPN to join the Nursing Practice Committee. This committee has been formed to respond to issues regarding RN/LPN
scopes of practice. Membership includes 15 appointed Committee members, one to two Board members and one to two members of the Board’s staff.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Committee membership is geographically diverse and represents a variety of healthcare and practice settings. Committee members generally serve a two year term. The person
selected for the LPN position will complete a two year term through August 2014. Meetings are held five times each year.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Committee goals include the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Review/revise current Board policies, position statements and administrative rules as directed and with the schedule set by the Board/Board staff.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Respond, as directed by the Board, to the changing healthcare environment by addressing scope of practice issues and developing policies and position statements
as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Discuss and deliberate scope of practice issues when requested including issues formally submitted on the
<i>Request for OSBN Issue Review </i>form and make recommendations to the Board regarding specific these issues.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please fill out the attached application form and send it along with your CV/resume to the OSBN, Attention:
Penny Patterson,</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">
<i>17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Portland OR 97224.<o:p></o:p></i></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Interviews will be conducted by Board staff and the Board will confirm the selected member.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Link to the OSBN Nurse Practice Committee policy:
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/pdfs/policies/npcmtepolicy.pdf">http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/pdfs/policies/npcmtepolicy.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Penny Patterson<br>
Consultant Team Assistant<br>
Oregon State Board of Nursing<br>
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd<br>
Portland, OR 97224</span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="mailto:penny.patterson2@state.or.us"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">penny.patterson2@state.or.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">(971) 673-0640<br>
(971) 673-0685 (main office)<br>
(971) 673-0684 (fax)</span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">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.<br>
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