Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-5-.01 - Licensure Renewal (RN)

(1) Licenses shall expire on January 31 of even or odd years according to Joint Secretary, Professional Licensing Boards Rules 295-2-.05 and 295-2-.12.

(2) Licensees must submit a complete renewal application and the required fee on or before the posted deadline.

(3) Licensees may submit a late renewal application during the one month period immediately following the license expiration date. The late renewal period ends on the last day of February. A registered nurse may not practice nursing after the expiration date of his or her license.

(4) Licensees are not permitted to practice as a registered professional nurse without evidence of current, active licensure. The Georgia Board of Nursing's website shall be considered the primary source of verification for licensed individuals. Practicing as a registered nurse without a license is considered a misdemeanor and is prohibited by Georgia law.

(5) Licenses not renewed by the posted deadline shall be lapsed and may be reinstated at the discretion of the Board.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-5-.01

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-4, 43-1-7, 43-26-2, 43-26-5, 43-26-9 and 43-26-10.

Original Rule entitled "General Administration" was filed on November 24, 1970; effective December 14, 1970. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Types of Approval" adopted. Filed March 18, 1976; effective April 7, 1976. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Discontinuance of a Nursing Education Program" adopted. Filed August 6, 1984; effective August 26, 1984. Repealed: Authority repealed, new authority adopted. F. May 8, 1990; eff. May 28, 1990. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 23, 1990; eff. Sept. 12, 1990. Amended: F. Oct. 6, 1992; eff. Oct. 26, 1992. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Licensure Renewal (RN)" adopted. F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.