Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 410-11-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through May 20, 2024

Rule 410-11-.03 - Rules for Nurse Practitioners

(1) Definition.

(a) A nurse practitioner is a registered professional nurse who is recognized by the Board to engage in advanced practice registered nursing.

(b) The nurse practitioner practices in a manner consistent with Chapter 410-13 of the Georgia Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations.

(2) Scope and Standards of Practice for the Nurse Practitioner:

(a) The nurse practitioner provides advanced practice nursing care and medical services specific to the nurse practitioner respective specialty to individuals, families and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The nurse practitioner collaborates as necessary with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems.

(b) The nurse practitioner practices in a manner consistent with the nationally recognized nursing practice standards for the respective nurse practitioner specialty that is consistent with the Board-recognized national certification organization identified in Rule 410-11-.12.

(3) Requirements for initial authority to Practice as a Nurse Practitioner:

(a) Evidence of current licensure as a registered professional nurse in Georgia;

(b) A completed Board application with required fee;

(c) Official transcript which verifies graduation with a master's or higher degree in nursing for the respective nurse practitioner specialty or a graduate level post-master's certificate in an advanced practice registered nurse practitioner specialty and evidence of advanced pharmacology within the curriculum or as a separate course, advanced physical assessment, and pathophysiology.

(d) Nerification of current national certification from the respective Board-recognized certifying organization.

(4) The applicant must document one of the following within in four (4) years immediately preceding the date of current application:

(a) 500 hours of practice as an advanced practice registered nurse;

(b) Graduation from a nursing education program or a graduate level post-master's certificate in an advanced practice registered nurse practitioner specialty; or

(c) Completion of a Georgia Board-approved advanced practice registered nurse reentry/refresher program.

(5) An applicant who is unable to meet the requirements of (4)(a), (b), or (c) must satisfactorily complete the following:

(a) 40 hours of study relevant to advanced registered nursing practice within one (1) year of the date of application. Relevant advanced practice registered nurse study must include at least four (4) Different content areas. The Board may waive the 40 hours of study if the applicant has passed a national recognized certification organization examination within the four (4) years immediately preceding the date of current application.

(b) Current health care provider course of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation unless completed within one (1) year of the date of application with a Georgia Board of Nursing approved RN reentry;

(c) Study of the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 43-26-1et seq. and Board rules; and

(d) 160 hours of relevant advanced practice registered nursing supervised by an advanced practice registered nurse in a comparable specialty area and in accordance with other Board criteria.

(6) Biennial Renewal of Board Authorization to Practice as a Nurse Practitioner:

(a) The date for renewal of Board authorization as a nurse practitioner will coincide with the renewal license period. Authorization shall be administratively revoked if not renewed.

(b) For continued authority to practice, the nurse practitioner must:

1.Renew licensure as a registered professional nurse in Georgia;

2.Submit a completed renewal application for advanced nursing practice;

3.Attest to advanced practice registered nurse practice in accordance with applicable Georgia laws and rules; and

4.Submit payment of the renewal fee.

(c) Any licensee who fails to renew authorization must apply to reinstate the authorization.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-11-.03

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-4, 43-1-25, 43-26-2, 43-26-3 and 43-26-5.

Original Rule entitled "Use of Nurse Protocols Authorized by O.C.G.A. § 43-34-26.1 by Registered Nurses in Specific Settings" adopted. F. Nov. 28, 2007; eff. Dec. 18, 2007.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Rules for Nurse Practitioners" adopted. F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.