Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-2-.01 - Graduates of Approved Nursing Education Programs (RN)

(1) The Board-recognized licensing examination is the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), for which a passing result must be achieved.

(2) An applicant must pass the licensing examination within a three year period from the date of graduation.

(3) An applicant whose period of eligibility has expired must reestablish eligibility as a duly qualified applicant by enrolling in and graduating from an approved nursing education program as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-26-3(1.2).

(4) Applicants for licensure by examination who have graduated from a Board approved program as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-26-3(1.2) must submit the following:

(a) A complete application containing data required by the board attesting that all information contained in, or referenced by, the application is complete and accurate and is not false or misleading;

(b) The required application processing fee which is not refundable;

(c) Completed registration as required by the Board to cause the submission of a criminal background check as required by O.C.G.A. § 43-26-7(b)(4);

(d) Official transcripts documenting graduation from an approved nursing education program;

(e) Secure and verifiable documentation of United States citizenship or lawful presence in the United States as required by Georgia law; and

(f) Any additional information requested by the board needed to establish eligibility.

(5) Requirements for licensure must be complete within the timeframe indicated in the Joint Secretary rules and policies to avoid administrative withdrawal of the application. Any consideration of licensure after that date will require the applicant to submit a new application, new documents, and the appropriate fee. The testing requirement is exempt from this timeframe.

(6) An applicant who passes the licensing examination and 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.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-2-.01

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-26-2, 43-26-3, 43-26-5, 43-26-7.

Original Rule was filed and effective on June 30, 1965. Amended: Filed November 15, 1966; effective December 4, 1966. Amended: Original Rule entitled "Objectives" repealed and new Rule entitled "Meetings" adopted. Filed March 18, 1976; effective April 7, 1976. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Meetings, Officers, and Duties" adopted. Filed December 18, 1986; effective January 7, 1987. Amended: Filed February 6, 1987; effective February 26, 1987. 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. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Graduates of Approved Nursing Education Programs (RN)" adopted. F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015. Amended: F. July 27, 2023; eff. Aug. 16, 2023.