Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 410 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 410-4 - LICENSURE BY REINSTATEMENT
Rule 410-4-.02 - Licensure by Reinstatement (LPN)
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
(1) An applicant for licensure by reinstatement who was previously licensed as a practical nurse in the state of Georgia must submit the following:
(2) Reinstatement of the license is within the discretion of the Board.
(3) The Board may require the passage of an examination or other competency assessments. The Board, in its discretion, may impose any remedial requirements deemed necessary.
(4) The Board may deny reinstatement for failure to demonstrate current knowledge, skill and proficiency in the practice of nursing or being mentally or physically unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety or for any ground set forth in O.C.G.A. § 43-26-40.
(5) The denial of reinstatement is not a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, but the applicant shall be entitled to an appearance before the Board.
(6) An application must be complete within the timeframe indicated in the Joint Secretary rules and policies. Any application not completed within this period will be withdrawn. Any consideration of licensure after that date will require the applicant to submit a new application, new documents, and the appropriate fee.
(7) An applicant who is under investigation for possible violation of the Nurse Practice Act may not be issued a license until the matter is resolved to the satisfaction of the Board. The license may be denied or sanctioned despite the applicant meeting all other criteria for licensure.
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-19, 43-1-25, 43-26-3, 43-26-5, 43-26-31, 43-26-32, 43-26-36, 43-26-39.