Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-1-.01 - Organization and Administration of the Board
(1) The Nurse Practice Act provides that, in
order to protect, promote and preserve the public health, safety and welfare,
any person practicing or offering to practice as a registered or licensed
practical nurse for compensation in Georgia, shall be licensed according to the
provisions established by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
(2) The Nurse Practice Act further creates a
Board of Nursing with regulatory authority and dictates the Board's composition
and qualifications of members, methods of appointment, and terms of office. The
Act specifies Board functions and duties thus providing for the implementation
of the Nurse Practice Act through the adoption of rules and
regulations.
(3) All provisions of
O.C.G.A. §
43-1-19 (General Provisions
Act) are expressly incorporated as regulating
registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
(4) All rules and regulations pertaining to
the administration of the Georgia Board of Nursing shall be administered by the
Executive Director through the Division Director, Professional Licensing Boards
Division of the Secretary of State.
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