Title 43 — Title 43
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O.C.G.A. § 43-26-1 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-26-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 747, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-11 Denial or revocation of licenses; other discipline
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In addition to the authority granted in Code Section 43-1-19, the board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant, to revoke the license of a licensee, or to discipline a licensee upon a finding by the board that the applicant or licensee has: (1) Been …
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-11.1 Editor’s notes
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Ga. L. 1987, p. 932, § 3, effective July 1, 1987, repealed the former Code section and enacted the current Code section. The former Code section, concerning general anesthesia, was based on Ga. L. 1981, p. 43-11-21.1 726, § 1. For present provisions concerning general anesthesia,…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-12 Exceptions to operation of article; burden of proof
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(a) No provision in this article shall be construed to require licensure in Georgia as a registered professional nurse in: 811 43-26-12 (1) The practice of nursing by students that is an integral part of a curriculum in a board approved nursing education program leading to initia…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-13 Short title
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Legislative intent. Definitions. Georgia Board of Nursing; membership; meetings; officers. General powers and responsibilities of board. Use of certain titles and abbreviations by licensed nurses. Requirements for licensure as registered professional nurse; requirements for nontra…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-2 Legislative intent
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The purpose of this article is to protect, promote, and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare through legislative regulation and control of registered professional nursing education and practice. This article ensures that any person practicing or offering to practice nu…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-3 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) “Advanced nursing practice” means practice by a registered professional nurse who is licensed by the board under this article or who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter who meets those educational, practice, certificati…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-30 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Practical Nurses Practice Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-26-30, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-31 Definitions
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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 …
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-32 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) “Active practice as a licensed practical nurse” means to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse by performing for compensation acts authorized by the board. (1.1) “Approved nursing education program” located in this state m…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-36 Application for licensure; examination
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(a) All applicants for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall make application through the board. An applicant for licensure who has not been duly examined according to the prescribed examination approved by the board and who does not otherwise qualify for lice…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-38 License by endorsement; temporary permit
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(a) The board, at its discretion, may issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse, without examination, to any person who has a high school diploma or state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma and has been duly licensed or registered as a practical or voc…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-39 Physical therapists
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Training permits, §43-33-17. Respiratory care practitioners. Temporary permits, §43-34-147. PERSONAL CARE HOMES. Administrators, §§43-27-1 to 43-27-11. Certified medication aides. Liquid morphine, administration by certified medication aide. Licensing as registered nurse not requir…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-4 Georgia Board of Nursing; membership; meetings; officers
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(a) The Georgia Board of Nursing existing immediately prior to July 1, 2014, is continued in existence and shall be constituted as provided in this Code section. Those persons serving as members of the board immediately prior to July 1, 2014, shall continue to serve out their res…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-40 Refusal to grant license; revocation of license; disciplining of licensees
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(a) In addition to the authority granted in Code Section 43-1-19, the board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant, to revoke the license of a licensee, or to discipline a licensee upon a finding by the board that the applicant or licensee has: (1) B…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-41 Legislative declaration
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Purpose of provisions, §43-26-31. Licenses, §§43-26-36 to 43-26-42. Applications, §43-26-36. Board of nursing. Powers and duties, §43-26-5. Denial, §43-26-40. Discipline of licensees, §43-26-40. 810 INDEX NURSES —Cont’d Licensed practical nurses —Cont’d Licenses —Cont’d Endorseme…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-42 Criminal violations
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It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to: (1) Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse without a valid current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-41; (2) Practice practical nur…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-5 General powers and responsibilities of board
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(a) The board shall: (1) Be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and shall be specifically granted all of the necessary duties, powers, and authority to carry out this responsibility; (2) Be authorized to draft, adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce such r…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-50 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) “Board” means the Georgia Board of Nursing. (2) “Nurse” means a registered professional nurse licensed or 828 43-26-52 authorized pursuant to Article 1 or Article 4 of this chapter, an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined in paragra…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-51 Physical therapists
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Mental or physical examination of licensee. Prevention of disclosure of results, §43-33-18. Psychologist and patient.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-52 Rules and regulations
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Board of nursing, §43-26-5. Licensed practical nurses. Board of examiners. Repealed July 2014, §43-26-35. Registered nurses. Board of nursing, §43-26-5. Student loans, failure to pay. License discipline not triggered, §43-1-29. Undergraduate nurses.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-53 Reportable incidents
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(a) The following incidents shall be reported to the board in the event any person is: (1) Practicing nursing as a registered professional nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed practical nurse, without a valid, current license, except as otherwise permitted …
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-54 Court order; citation for civil contempt
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The board may seek an order from a court of competent jurisdiction for a report from a nurse as required by Code Section 43-26-51 if one is not forthcoming voluntarily. The board may seek a citation for civil contempt if a court order for a report is not obeyed by such nurse. His…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-55 Immunity from liability for good-faith reporting
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(a) No nurse, hospital, nursing home, temporary staffing agency, employer, state agency, or other person required to report a nurse to the board under this article, who, in good faith, either reports or fails to report, shall be subject to civil or criminal liability or disciplin…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-6 Unlicensed practice of nursing
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Prohibited, §43-26-10. Reporting unlicensed practice, discipline-worthy conduct, etc. Incidents considered reportable, §43-26-53. Use of title.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-60 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Nurse Licensure Compact.” History. Code 1981, § 43-26-60, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 364, § 3/SB 109. 43-26-61. Compact enacted and entered into by the State of Georgia; text of compact. The Nurse Licensure Compact is enacted i…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-61 Defined, §43-26-61
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Disciplinary proceedings, §43-26-61. Licensing board powers, §43-26-61. Qualifications for licensure, §43-26-61. Recognition in party states, §43-26-61. Registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses practicing under multistate license, §43-26-64. Mandatory reporting …
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-62 Rules and regulations
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The Georgia Board of Nursing shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this article. History. Code 1981, § 43-26-62, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 364, § 3/SB 109. 43-26-63. Nurse Licensure Compact administrator.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-63 Multistate licenses
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Board’s powers and duties with regard to nurse licensure compact, §43-26-5. Rulemaking to implement provisions, §43-26-62. Definitions, §43-26-61. Dispute resolution, §43-26-61. Enforcement of compact, §43-26-61. Entry by Georgia into compact, §43-26-61. Interstate commission on n…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-64 Statutes applicable to nurses practicing under multistate license
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A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse practicing in this state under a multistate license issued by another party state shall be subject to all requirements and duties applicable to registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses who are licensed…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-7 Fingerprint record check, §43-26-7
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Fraudulent furnishing license. Reporting unlicensed practice, discipline-worthy conduct, etc. Incidents considered reportable, §43-26-53. Inactive status licensing, §43-26-9.1. NURSES —Cont’d Registered nurses —Cont’d Licenses —Cont’d Qualifications, §43-26-7. Refusal to grant, §4…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-8 Temporary permits
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(a) A temporary permit may be issued to an applicant for licensure by examination, endorsement, or reinstatement in accordance with criteria established by the board. (b) A six-month temporary permit may be issued to a graduate of a nontraditional nursing education program that m…