Georgia Administrative Code

(1) Licensure in Georgia by Reciprocity may be granted to a Nursing Home Administrator who is at least 21 years of age, of reputable and responsible character, and a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien under the Federal Immigration and Naturalization Act, and be law…

(1) Definitions. As used in this Rule: (a) "AIT" means "administrator in training" as used in Chapter 393-4 of the Board Rules. (b) "Long-Term Care Facility Administrator" means a person licensed to practice as a nursing home administrator, personal care home administrator, or as…

(1) Licensure in Georgia by Reciprocity may be granted to a Personal Care Home Administrator or Assisted Living Community Administrator who is at least 21 years of age, of reputable and responsible character, and a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien under the Feder…

(1) The Nurse Practice Act provides that, in order to protect, promote and preserve the public health, safety and welfare, any person practicing or offering to practice as a registered or licensed practical nurse for compensation in Georgia, shall be licensed according to the pro…

(1) The Board shall hold at least four scheduled meetings each year. (2) All scheduled meetings of the Board shall be open and public except as provided by statute. (3) A majority of thirteen Board members shall constitute a quorum. (4) Annually, the Board shall elect from its me…

(1) A licensee shall notify the Board in writing within thirty days of any name change. Changes may be made upon receipt of a written request accompanied by a copy of the marriage certificate, court order or other legal document, verifying legal status. (2) A licensee shall notif…

(1) All fees for applications for licensure, authorization, renewal and all other fees which may be authorized by law shall be established by the Board periodically. Application fees are non-refundable and an application is not complete unless the required fee has been received b…

The Board shall render declaratory rulings as to the applicability of any statutory provision or of any of its rules. Requests for declaratory rulings must be in writing and the signature of the petitioner notarized. The Board shall respond to a request for a declaratory ruling w…

(1) Each petition for promulgation, amendment or repeal of rules made pursuant to the Georgia Administration Procedure Act shall be filed with the Board which had enacted the rule, or would otherwise be charged with enforcing the rule. The petition shall be in writing, and verifi…

(1) The Georgia Board of Nursing defines the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice as including, but not limited to the following enumerated standards of competent practice. (2) The Board recognizes that assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervent…

(1) The practice of licensed practical nursing means the provision of care for compensation, under the supervision of a physician practicing medicine, a dentist practicing dentistry, a podiatrist practicing podiatry, or a registered nurse practicing nursing in accordance with app…

(1) Nursing conduct failing to meet the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice, which could jeopardize the health, safety, and welfare of the public, shall constitute unprofessional conduct. This conduct shall include, but not be limited to, the following…