Section 678.055 - Nurse emeritus license; fees; rules(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may issue a nurse emeritus license to an applicant who: (a) Is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner or registered nurse;(b) Has been granted retired status by the board as described in ORS 678.050; and(c) Pays the license fee as established by rule of the board.(2) Notwithstanding ORS 678.050 (6), a nurse emeritus may engage in the practice of nursing, practical nursing or registered nursing on a volunteer or other noncompensatory basis.(3) The board shall adopt rules to establish: (a) The annual license fee for the nurse emeritus license described in subsection (1) of this section; and(b) The method to determine the competency required to practice nursing, practical nursing or registered nursing as a nurse emeritus.678.055 was added to and made a part of 678.010 to 678.410 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.