§ 43-26-41. Exceptions to Licensure Requirements; Burden of Proof
No provision in this article shall be construed to require licensure in Georgia as a licensed practical nurse in: The practice of practical nursing by students when such practice is an integral part of a curriculum in a board approved practical nursing education program leading to initial licensure; The rendering of assistance by anyone in […]
§ 43-26-42. Criminal Violations
It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to: Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse without a valid current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-41; Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently […]
§ 43-26-50. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Board” means the Georgia Board of Nursing. “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 […]
§ 43-26-11.1. Administration of Anesthesia by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
In any case where it is lawful for a duly licensed physician practicing medicine under the laws of this state to administer anesthesia, such anesthesia may be administered by a certified registered nurse anesthetist, provided that such anesthesia is administered under the direction and responsibility of a duly licensed physician. History. Code 1981, § 43-26-11.1 […]
§ 43-26-51. Mandatory Reporting Requirement for Violations of Grounds for Discipline; No Reporting Requirement for Knowledge Obtained via Privileged Communications
A nurse shall report names of subject individuals to the board if the nurse has reasonable cause to believe that any other nurse has violated any of the grounds for discipline provided for in Code Section 43-26-53. A nurse need not duplicate a report if he or she has reasonable cause to believe that such […]
§ 43-26-12. Exceptions to Operation of Article; Burden of Proof
No provision in this article shall be construed to require licensure in Georgia as a registered professional nurse in: The practice of nursing by students that is an integral part of a curriculum in a board approved nursing education program leading to initial licensure; The rendering of assistance by anyone in the case of an […]
§ 43-26-52. Institutional Reporting Requirements; Voluntary Submission to Alternative to Discipline Program Not Subject to Reporting Requirement
Hospitals, nursing homes, temporary staffing agencies, and other employers of registered professional nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses shall report to the board, or ensure that such report has in fact been made to the board, the name of any nurse whose employment has been terminated or who has resigned in order […]
§ 43-26-13. Certain Information Given to the Board by Licensees
A licensee may, in lieu of providing his or her home address, provide the board a legitimate business address for purposes of the public information made available by the board with regard to licensed registered professional nurses. History. Code 1981, § 42-26-13, as enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 125, § 7/SB 480. Editor’s notes. […]
§ 43-26-53. Reportable Incidents
The following incidents shall be reported to the board in the event any person is: 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 under Code Section 43-26-12 or 43-26-41, as applicable; Practicing nursing as a registered professional […]
§ 43-26-30. Short Title
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.