Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 410-4-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 29, 2024

Rule 410-4-.04 - Reentry (APRN)

(1) An applicant for initial authorization or reinstatement that has not provided documentation of at least five hundred (500) hours of licensed practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in the area of practice for which an application was submitted or graduation from an approved nursing education program as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-26-3(1.2) must complete a Board approved reentry program before obtaining authorization.

(2) A Board approved reentry program is comprised of forty (40) hours of didactic study and one hundred and sixty (160) hours of clinical study. Course objectives must be stated which show the relationship between theory and practice and indicate behaviors consistent with the ability to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse with reasonable skill and safety. The Board may waive the forty (40) hours of didactic study if the applicant has passed a Board approved certification exam within the four years preceding the date of application.

(3) Reentry programs may be conducted at a post-secondary educational institution, a health care facility or other agency.

(4) A reentry program must be coordinated by an advanced practice registered nurse licensed and authorized in good standing with the Georgia Board of Nursing, practicing in the population of the reentry candidate's certification, and who has had at least two (2) years experience in direct patient nursing practice as an advanced practice registered nurse or other licensed practitioner as approved by the Board.

(5) A reentry program must be approved and a temporary permit must be issued prior to the applicant prior to the start of the clinical component.

(6) A reentry program must be completed within six months of after approval by the Board.

(7) A reentry program shall incorporate the following:

(a) Common medical-surgical conditions and management of common nursing problems associated with these conditions, including mental health principles associated with management of nursing problems;

(b) Functions of the advanced practice registered nurse as defined in Chapter 410-11;

(c) Instruction in and opportunities to demonstrate ability to safely practice nursing and knowledge in caring for clients with common medical-surgical problems;

(d) Review of the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and Board Rules;

(e) Outline for the completion of the didactic and clinical components of the plan which contains the following:

1.Course objectives, content outline and time allocation;

2.Didactic and clinical learning experiences including teaching methodologies; and

3.Plan for evaluation of student competencies and ability to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety.

4.List of all instructors or preceptors and their functions and teaching roles; and

5.Projected schedule for the clinical component.

(f) Evidence of current health care provider cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification; and

(g) Evidence of clinical resources which documents support and availability for required experiences.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-4-.04

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

Original Rule entitled "Completion of Endorsement Forms to Other States" adopted. F. Feb. 8, 1974; eff. Feb. 28, 1974.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Site Visits" adopted. F. Mar. 18, 1976; eff. Apr. 7, 1976.

Repealed: F. Aug. 6, 1984; eff. Aug. 26, 1984.

Adopted: New Rule entitled "Reentry (APRN)." F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.