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O.C.G.A. § 43-26-31, under NURSES.

O.C.G.A. § 43-26-31

Use of titles and abbreviations by licensed practical nurses. [Reserved] Board of examiners created; appointment of members; terms; filling of vacancies; meetings; reimbursement of expenses. [Reserved] Duties of board generally. Application for licensure; examination. Fingerprint record and criminal background checks for applicants for licensure; fees. Issuance of license upon passing examination; further educational and training requirements for applicants failing to pass examination within certain period of time. License by endorsement; temporary permit. Renewal of license; continuing competency requirements; voluntary surrender; application for reinstatement; temporary permit. Refusal to grant license; revocation of license; disciplining of licensees. Exceptions to licensure requirements; burden of proof. Criminal violations. [Repealed] Termination. Short title. Purpose of article. 787 Definitions. Mandatory reporting requirement for violations of grounds for discipline; no reporting requirement for knowledge obtained via privileged communications. Sec. 43-26-52. 43-26-53. 43-26-54.