Georgia Administrative Code

(1) The general purpose of this rule is to protect and safeguard the public by regulating the practice of registered nurses ("RNs") who use protocols in specific settings as authorized by O.C.G.A. § 43-34-26.1. (2) A registered nurse who uses a nurse protocol in specific settings…

(1) Purpose. (a) To promote, preserve, and protect public health, safety, and welfare by regulating advanced nursing practice. (2) Definitions: (a) The advanced practice registered nurse is a certified nurse-midwife (CNM), nurse practitioner (NP), certified registered nurse anest…

(1) Definition. (a) A certified nurse-midwife is a registered professional Nurse who has completed/graduated from a post-basic educational program for nurse midwives which included theoretical and practical components and evidence of advanced pharmacology within the curriculum or…

(1) Definition. (a) A nurse practitioner is a registered professional nurse who is recognized by the Board to engage in advanced practice registered nursing. (b) The nurse practitioner practices in a manner consistent with Chapter 410-13 of the Georgia Board of Nursing Rules and …

(1) Definition (a) A certified registered nurse anesthetist is a registered professional nurse who has completed/graduated from a post-basic educational program for nurse anesthetists which includes theoretical and practical components and evidence of advanced pharmacology, is cu…

(1) Definition (a) A clinical nurse specialist, psychiatric/mental health, is a registered professional nurse who has graduated from a program of graduate study and supervised practice; has demonstrated depth and breadth of knowledge, competence and skill in the advanced practice…

(1) Definition: A clinical nurse specialist ("CNS") is a registered professional nurse who has graduated from a program of graduate study and supervised practice; who holds a master's degree or other graduate degree from an approved nursing education program; who holds national b…

An applicant who fails the national certification examination shall not engage in advanced nursing practice until such time as all requirements are met and written authorization to practice as a certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, …

(1) Temporary authority to practice as a certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist or clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health may be issued to a registered nurse who is an applicant for authorizat…

An applicant who is employed or engaged in advanced nursing practice as a certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist or clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health in Georgia prior to Board authorizati…

As provided on O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-19 and 43-26-11, the Board my revoke, suspend, or otherwise discipline the registered professional nurse license and/or the authority to practice as a certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nur…

(1) An advanced practice registered nurse whose authorization has expired may be eligible for reinstatement of authorization. (2) The applicant must: (a) Submit a completed reinstatement application, photograph and required fee; (b) Request the appropriate national certifying org…

(1) The Board recognizes certification by: The American Midwifery Certification Board; American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; National Certification Corporation; Pediatric Nursing Certification Board; National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists; A…

(1) The general purpose of these rules is to assist in protecting and safeguarding the public by regulating the practice of advanced practice registered nurses who use protocols as authorized by O.C.G.A. § 43-34-23. (2) An advanced practice registered professional nurse who uses …

(1) An advanced practice registered nurse ("APRN") who uses a protocol authorized by O.C.G.A. § 43-34-25 shall: (a) Hold a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Georgia; (b) Hold a current authorization to practice as an advanced practice registered nu…

(1) A nurse shall report names of subject individuals to the Georgia Board of Nursing if the nurse has reasonable cause to believe that any other nurse has violated any of the grounds for discipline provided in paragraph (4) of this rule. (a) A nurse is not required to duplicate …

(1) The Georgia Board of Nursing believes that the protection of the public is not enhanced by the reporting of every minor incident that may be a violation of the Georgia Nurse Practice Act or a Board rule. This is particularly true when there are mechanisms in place in the nurs…

(1) Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period: (a) Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; (b) Maintenance of certification or recertification…

(1) Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period: (a) Completion of twenty (20) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; or, (b) Completion of an accredited academic progra…

(1) The Board shall create and maintain a list of national certifying bodies to satisfy the continuing competency requirements provided in O.C.G.A. § 43-26-9(b.1)(2): (2) Work related certification (i.e. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Traum…

The Georgia Board of Nursing hereby adopts by reference as its permanent rules Chapter 295-3 through 295-13, and any future amendments thereto, Rules and Regulations of the Office of Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards, relating to Procedure for Hearings before the several St…

(1) The Board-recognized licensing examination is the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), for which a passing result must be achieved. (2) An applicant must pass the licensing examination within a three year period from the date of graduation.…

(1) The Board-recognized licensing examination is the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), for which a passing result must be achieved. (2) An applicant must pass the licensing examination within a three year period from the date of graduation.…

(1) The Board-recognized licensing examination is the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), for which a passing result must be achieved. (2) An applicant must pass the licensing examination within a three year period from the date of eligibility…

(1) An applicant for licensure by examination who fails the examination must submit the following: (a) A complete application containing data required by the board attesting that all information contained in, or referenced by, the application is complete and accurate and is not f…

(1) The Board-recognized licensing examination is the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), for which a passing result must be achieved. (2) An applicant must pass the licensing examination within a three year period from the date of graduation. …

(1) The Board-recognized licensing examination is the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), for which a passing result must be achieved. (2) An applicant must pass the licensing examination within a three year period from the date of eligibility …

(1) An applicant for licensure by examination who fails the examination must submit the following: (a) A complete application containing data required by the board attesting that all information contained in, or referenced by, the application is complete and accurate and is not f…

(1) An applicant for licensure by endorsement, including a military spouse and a transitioning service member as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-1-34(a), who is licensed as a registered nurse in another U.S. state, territory or district must submit the following: (a) A complete applicat…

(1) An applicant for licensure by endorsement, including a military spouse and a transitioning service member as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-1-34(a), who is licensed as a licensed practical nurse in another U.S. state, territory or district must submit the following: (a) A complete …