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NOTICE OF SCAM

The Board has received reports of a scam targeting Oklahoma nurses. The scam involves the offender impersonating agency staff in “Official Notice” letters which purport to warn the recipient that his or her license has been suspended. The scammers use our logo, address, and contact information, as well as the logo and contact information of the U.S. Department of Justice.

If you receive a “notice of suspension” or correspondence purporting to be from this agency you did not expect, please contact us to verify the legitimacy of the communication. Board staff are aware of the issue and will understand your request.

Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA)

In 1996, legislation was passed for the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to regulate Advanced Unlicensed Assistants (AUAs) in acute health care settings in Oklahoma. An Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA): 

  • Performs in an assistive role to licensed nurses in acute care settings.
  • Has completed a 200-hour training program that is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or equivalent training.
  • Is certified by the Board of Nursing, after successful completion of a written and a skills examination.
  • Can perform clinical skills included on an Approved Skills List for Performance by Board- certified AUAs, if the skill is included in the employee’s job description; and a licensed nurse has made an assessment and determined that it is safe to delegate the task to the AUA.
  • Must renew the certification every two years, just as RNs and LPNs renew their professional licenses.
General AUA Information
Process for AUA Certification
Approved Skills List for the AUA
Delegation of Nursing Functions to Unlicensed Persons
OBN-Approved Education Programs for AUA Certification
Change of Name/Address Due Within 30 Days: More Information/Instructions
AUA Certification Equivalency Verification Statement
AUA Certification Initial Application Instructions
Need to Retake the AUA Certification Exam? REWRITE Application Instructions
Reinstatement of AUA Certification
Last Modified on Jun 03, 2026
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