Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 410 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 410-8 - REGISTERED NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Rule 410-8-.08 - Employment of Unlicensed Students and/or Graduates Prior to Licensure

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 410-8-.08

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Unlicensed students, in conjunction with faculty members and/or preceptors, are exempt from licensure during the practice of nursing that is an integral part of a curriculum in a nursing education program.

(2) Students, who are not otherwise licensed or certified, shall be employed only as unlicensed nursing personnel. They shall not represent themselves as nursing students nor assume responsibilities within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.

(3) Graduates, who are not otherwise licensed or certified, shall be employed only as unlicensed personnel prior to licensure. They shall not assume responsibilities within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.

(4) The registered nurse supervising employed unlicensed students and/or graduates prior to licensure is referred to Rules 410-8-.08(2) and 410-8-.08(3) regarding job responsibilities.

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-26-2, 43-26-5(a)(4) -(6), 43-26-7, 43-26-10 and 43-26-12

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