The act that defines LPN practice in Oregon
The compact decides whether you may practice in Oregon. What LPN practice actually means here — scope, titles, what you may do and delegate — is set by Oregon’s own nurse practice act, ORS ch. 678 (Nurse Practice Act), and interpreted by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Two states can both recognize your license and still differ on what you may do with it.
How the compact treats LPN licenses
The compact covers LPN/LVN licenses on the same terms as RN licenses — a multistate LPN license carries compact privilege across compact states, while a single-state LPN license is valid only where it was issued. Oregon does not currently issue multistate LPN licenses to its residents, so an Oregon LPN license is single-state.
LPN and LVN are the same credential
Most states, including Oregon, use "licensed practical nurse (LPN)." Texas and California call the same credential an LVN (licensed vocational nurse). The compact covers LPN and LVN identically.
Verifying your Oregon LPN license
Nursys QuickConfirm shows whether an LPN license is single-state or multistate, plus its status and expiration. For official requirements, go to the Oregon State Board of Nursing, or see our Oregon verification guide.