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GA Code § 43-26-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 43-26-31. Purpose of Article

 The purpose of this article is to protect, promote, and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare through regulation and control of practical nursing education and practice.This article ensures that any person practicing or offering to practice practical nursing or using the title "Licensed Practical Nurse," as defined in this article, within the State of Georgia, shall be licensed as provided in this article.    (Code 1981, §43-26-31, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Editor's notes.   - In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, opinions under Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 373, § 11 are included in annotations for this Code section.    Board of Examiners cannot change statutory provisions  as to qualifications of licensed practical nurses. 1970 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U70-15 (decided under Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 333, § 11).
GA Code § 43-26-33 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 43-26-33. Use of Titles and Abbreviations by Licensed Practical Nurses

  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 identification during times when such person is providing direct patient care. No other person shall assume such title or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or symbols to indicate that such person is a licensed practical nurse in Georgia.   No person shall use the title "nurse" or any other title or abbreviation that would represent to the public that a person is authorized to practice nursing unless the person is licensed or otherwise authorized under this article or Article 1 of this chapter.     (Code 1981, §43-26-33, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1154, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 60, § 43/HB 95; Ga. L. 2011, p. 779, § 1B/SB 100; Ga. L. 2015, p. 954, § 3/HB 394.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective May 6, 2015, deleted former subsection (b), which read: "Any applicant for examination who holds an active temporary permit may use the title 'Graduate Practical Nurse' and the abbreviation 'G.P.N.' until the license to practice practical nursing has been issued except that an applicant who fails the first examination may no longer use the title 'Graduate Practical Nurse' or the abbreviation 'G.P.N.' An individual who is qualified to use the title 'Graduate Practical Nurse' may engage in limited practice as defined by board rules and must practice under the on site supervision of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician."; and redesignated former subsection (c) as present subsection (b).
GA Code § 43-26-34 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 43-26-34. Board of Examiners Created; Appointment of Members; Terms; Filling of Vacancies; Meetings; Reimbursement of Expenses

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2013, p. 643, § 4/HB 332, effective July 1, 2014.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 43-26-34, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 7/SB 435.   Ga. L. 2013, p. 643, § 7/HB 332, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "For purposes of making initial appointments to the reconstituted Georgia Board of Nursing, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. For all other purposes, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014." The Governor approved this Act on May 6, 2013.
GA Code § 43-26-35 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 43-26-35. Duties of Board Generally

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2013, p. 643, § 4/HB 332, effective July 1, 2014.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 43-26-35, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1.   Ga. L. 2013, p. 643, § 7/HB 332, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "For purposes of making initial appointments to the reconstituted Georgia Board of Nursing, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. For all other purposes, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014." The Governor approved this Act on May 6, 2013.
GA Code § 43-26-36 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 43-26-36. Application for Licensure; Examination

  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 licensure under this article must apply by examination. Such applicants shall submit to the board a designated fee and written evidence verifying that the applicant:   Is at least 18 years of age;   Has graduated from high school or the equivalent thereof;   Has graduated from an approved nursing education program, as defined in Code Section 43-26-32 or from a nursing education program located outside of the United States that is determined by the board to be equivalent to and not less stringent than an approved nursing education program as defined in Code Section 43-26-32;   Is in good physical and mental health;   In the case of an applicant who has graduated from a program conducted in a foreign country, has demonstrated the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language; and   Meets such other criteria as established by the board.     A person who is at least 17 years of age and meets all of the criteria set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section may apply to the board for special consideration to take the examination for licensure.     (Code 1981, §43-26-36, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 471, § 2; Ga. L. 2009, p. 210, § 5/HB 475; Ga. L. 2013, p. 643, § 6/HB 332; Ga. L. 2015, p. 954, § 4/HB 394.)    The 2013 amendment,  effective July 1, 2014, in paragraph (b)(1), substituted "paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-26-5" for "paragraph (7) of Code Section 43-26-35" in the first sentence, and substituted "permit shall automatically become invalid" for "permit is automatically invalid" in the third sentence.    The 2015 amendment,  effective May 6, 2015, rewrote this Code section.   Cross references.   - Immunity from liability for persons providing information to medical peer review organization, § 31-7-132.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2013, p. 643, § 7/HB 332, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "For purposes of making initial appointments to the reconstituted Georgia Board of Nursing, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. For all other purposes, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014." The Governor approved this Act on May 6, 2013.   Administrative Rules and Regulations.   - License requirements, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses, Chapter 400-2.
GA Code § 43-26-36.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 43-26-36.1. Fingerprint Record and Criminal Background Checks for Applicants for Licensure; Fees

 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 shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check.    (Code 1981, §43-26-36.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 437, § 1/HB 99.)
GA Code § 43-26-37 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 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

  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.   An applicant who has not passed the examination within a time period established by the board, which shall not exceed three years, shall be required to complete further education and training which may include the successful completion of an approved nursing education program as defined in Code Section 43-26-32.     (Code 1981, §43-26-37, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 471, § 3; Ga. L. 2015, p. 954, § 5/HB 394.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective May 6, 2015, substituted the present provisions of subsection (b) for the former provisions, which read: "Effective July 1, 1995, an applicant who has not passed the examination within five years from the date of eligibility of such applicant to take the licensure examination as determined by the board shall be required to complete successfully a regular full time board approved practical nursing program before such applicant is admitted to another examination. Upon completion of the program, an application may be made for licensure as a new applicant."   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Single or isolated transactions as falling within provisions of commercial or occupational licensing requirements, 93 A.L.R.2d 90.
GA Code § 43-26-41 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 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 the case of an emergency or disaster;   The incidental care of the sick by members of the family, friends, or persons primarily utilized as housekeepers, provided that such care does not constitute the practice of practical nursing within the meaning of this article and individuals do not hold themselves out as being licensed practical nurses;   Caring for the sick in accordance with tenets or practices of any church or religious denomination which teaches reliance upon spiritual means through prayer for healing;   The performance of auxiliary services in the care of patients when such care and activities do not require the knowledge and skill required of a person practicing practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse and when such care and activities are performed under orders or directions of a licensed physician, licensed dentist, licensed podiatrist, or person licensed to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse;   The practice of practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse by a person so licensed to practice in another state who is employed by the United States government or any bureau, division, or agency thereof while in the discharge of that person's official duties; and   The practice of practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse by a person currently licensed to practice in another state who is employed by an individual, agency, or corporation located in another state, whose employment responsibilities include transporting patients into, out of, or through this state for a period not to exceed 24 hours.     In a civil or administrative proceeding under this article, a person claiming an exemption or an exception pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section has the burden of proving this exemption or exception.In a criminal proceeding, the burden of going forward with evidence of a claim of exemption or exception pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section is on the person claiming the exemption or exception.     (Code 1981, §43-26-41, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-26-42 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 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 obtained, signed, or issued;   Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse during the time the license is suspended, revoked, surrendered, or administratively revoked for failure to renew;   Use any words, abbreviations, figures, letters, title, sign, card, or device implying that such person is a licensed practical nurse unless such person is duly licensed to practice under the provisions of this article;   Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse;   Knowingly employ any person to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse who is not a licensed practical nurse;   Conduct a nursing education program in this state unless the program has been approved by the board; or   Knowingly aid or abet any person to violate this article.     (Code 1981, §43-26-42, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1; Ga. L. 2015, p. 954, § 9/HB 394.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective May 6, 2015, deleted "or graduate practical nurse" following "licensed practical nurse" in paragraph (a)(4).   Cross references.   - False or fraudulent advertising, § 10-1-420 et seq.
GA Code § 43-26-43 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 43-26-43. Termination

 Repealed by Ga. L. 1993, p. 91, § 43, effective March 22, 1993.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1.
GA Code § 43-26-50 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 3 - Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Nurses|§ 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 pursuant to Article 2 or Article 4 of this chapter.     (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.)    The 2014 amendment,  effective July 1, 2014, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, deleted ", with respect to registered professional nurses and advanced practice registered nurses, and the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses, with respect to licensed practical nurses" from the end of paragraph (1).    The 2019 amendment,  effective April 25, 2019, in paragraph (2), twice inserted "or authorized" and "or Article 4".
GA Code § 43-26-51 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 3 - Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Nurses|§ 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 report has been made to the board. A licensed health care professional shall not be required to report a nurse to the board under this Code section as a result of professional knowledge obtained in the course of the health care professional-patient relationship when the nurse is the patient.    (Code 1981, §43-26-51, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 830, § 4/HB 315; Ga. L. 2014, p. 866, § 43/SB 340.)    The 2014 amendment,  effective July 1, 2014, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted "board" for "applicable board" throughout this Code section.
GA Code § 43-26-52 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 3 - Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Nurses|§ 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 to avoid termination for any reasons stipulated in Code Section 43-26-53.   A state agency that licenses, registers, or certifies hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, or other types of health care facilities, or surveys one of these facilities or agencies, shall report to the board when such state agency has evidence that a nurse has violated Code Section 43-26-53 or ensure that such a report has in fact been made to the board.   In the event a nurse enters a voluntary alternative to discipline program approved by the board, reporting to the board shall not be required for such nurse by a person under this Code section. The board may approve alternative to discipline programs for monitoring of nurses who agree to seek treatment for impairment by chemical dependency or mental illness that could lead to disciplinary action by the board. The costs for any treatment programs shall be borne by the nurse.   The board shall inform, in the manner the board determines appropriate, nurses, facilities, agencies, and other persons of their duty to report under this article.     (Code 1981, §43-26-52, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 830, § 4/HB 315; Ga. L. 2014, p. 866, § 43/SB 340.)    The 2014 amendment,  effective July 1, 2014, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, throughout this Code section, substituted "board" for "applicable board", substituted "the board" for "such board", and substituted "The board" for "Each board".
GA Code § 43-26-54 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 3 - Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Nurses|§ 43-26-54. Court Order; Citation for Civil Contempt

 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.    (Code 1981, §43-26-54, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 830, § 4/HB 315; Ga. L. 2014, p. 866, § 43/SB 340.)    The 2014 amendment,  effective July 1, 2014, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted "board" for "applicable board" twice in this Code section.
GA Code § 43-26-55 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 3 - Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Nurses|§ 43-26-55. Immunity From Liability for Good-Faith Reporting

  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 discipline for unprofessional conduct for such action or inaction.   A physician or other licensed health care professional who, at the request of the board, examines a nurse shall be immune from suit for damages by the nurse examined if the examining physician or examining health care professional conducted the examination and made findings or diagnoses in good faith.     (Code 1981, §43-26-55, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 830, § 4/HB 315; Ga. L. 2014, p. 866, § 43/SB 340.)    The 2014 amendment,  effective July 1, 2014, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted "board" for "applicable board" throughout this Code section.
GA Code § 43-26-60 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 4 - Nurse Licensure Compact|§ 43-26-60. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Nurse Licensure Compact."    (Code 1981, §43-26-60, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 364, § 3/SB 109.)
GA Code § 43-26-61 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 4 - Nurse Licensure Compact|§ 43-26-61. Compact Enacted and Entered Into by the State of Georgia; Text of Compact

 The Nurse Licensure Compact is enacted into law and entered into by the State of Georgia with any and all other states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows:
GA Code § 43-26-62 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 4 - Nurse Licensure Compact|§ 43-26-62. Rules and Regulations

 The Georgia Board of Nursing shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this article.    (Code 1981, §43-26-62, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 364, § 3/SB 109.)
GA Code § 43-26-63 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 4 - Nurse Licensure Compact|§ 43-26-63. Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator

 The executive director of the Georgia Board of Nursing shall serve as the Nurse Licensure Compact administrator for this state.    (Code 1981, §43-26-63, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 364, § 3/SB 109.)
GA Code § 43-26-64 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 4 - Nurse Licensure Compact|§ 43-26-64. Statutes Applicable to Nurses Practicing Under Multistate License

 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 pursuant to Article 1 or Article 2 of this chapter, respectively.    (Code 1981, §43-26-64, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 364, § 3/SB 109.)
GA Code § 43-26-65 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 4 - Nurse Licensure Compact|§ 43-26-65. Applicability of Article to Nurses Whose States Have Substantially Similar Licensure Requirements

 Repealed by Ga. L. 2019, p. 219, § 5/SB 168, effective April 25, 2019.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 43-26-65, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 364, § 3/SB 109.