Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-4-.05 - Reentry (LPN)
(1)
An applicant for licensure by endorsement or reinstatement that has not
provided documentation of at least five hundred (500) hours of licensed
practice as a licensed practical nurse or graduation from an approved nursing
education program as defined in O.C.G.A. §
43-26-32(1.1) must
complete a Board approved reentry program prior to licensure.
(2) A Board approved reentry program is
comprised of forty (40) hours of didactic study and one hundred and sixty (160)
hours of clinical study. Course objectives must be stated which show the
relationship between theory and practice and indicate behaviors consistent with
the ability to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety.
(3) Reentry programs may be conducted at a
post-secondary educational institution, a health care facility or other
agency.
(4) A reentry program must
be coordinated by a registered nurse licensed in good standing with the Georgia
Board of Nursing who has had at least two (2) years experience in direct
patient nursing practice as a registered nurse.
(5) A reentry program must be approved and a
temporary permit must be issued prior to the applicant prior to the start of
the clinical component.
(6) A
reentry program must be completed within six months of after approval by the
Board.
(7) A reentry program shall
incorporate the following:
(a) Common
medical-surgical conditions and management of common nursing problems
associated with these conditions, including mental health principles associated
with management of nursing problems;
(b) Functions of the licensed practical nurse
as defined in O.C.G.A. §
43-26-32(1) and
(7);
(c) Instruction in and opportunities to
demonstrate ability to safely practice nursing and knowledge in caring for
clients with common medical-surgical problems;
(d) Review of the Georgia Nurse Practice Act
and Board rules;
(e) Outline for
the completion of the didactic and clinical components of the plan which
contains the following:
1.Course objectives,
content outline and time allocation;
2.Didactic and clinical learning experiences
including teaching methodologies; and
3.Plan for evaluation of student competencies
and ability to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety.
4.List of all instructors or preceptors and
their functions and teaching roles; and
5.Projected schedule for the clinical
component.
(f) Evidence
of current health care provider cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
certification; and
(g) Evidence of
clinical resources which documents support and availability for required
experiences.
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