As used in this article, the term: (1) “Board” means the Georgia Board of Nursing. (2) “Nurse” means a registered professional nurse licensed or authorized pursuant to Article 1 or Article 4 of this chapter, an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined in paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 43-26-3, or a licensed practical nurse licensed or authorized pursuant to Article 2 or Article 4 of this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 43-26-50, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 830, § 4/HB 315; Ga. L. 2014, p. 866, § 43/SB 340; Ga. L. 2019, p. 219, § 4/SB 168.