62 chapters · 1,329 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-33 Use of titles and abbreviations by licensed practical nurses
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(a) Any person who is licensed as a practical nurse shall have the right to use the title “Licensed Practical Nurse” and the abbreviation “L.P.N.” and shall identify that he or she is so licensed by displaying either such title or abbreviation on a name tag or similar form of ide…
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. § 43-26-36.1 Fingerprint record and criminal background checks for applicants for licensure; fees
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Any applicant for licensure under this article shall have satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license under this article…
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-37 Issuance of license upon passing examination; further educational and training requirements for applicants failing to pass examination within certain period of time
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(a) Any applicant who meets the license requirements stated in Code Section 43-26-36 or subsection (b) of Code Section 43-26-38 and passes the required exam may be issued a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse. (b) An applicant who has not passed the examination with…