Rule 410-5-.02 - Licensure Renewal (LPN)(1) Licenses shall expire on March 31 of odd years according to Joint Secretary, Professional Licensing Boards Rule 295-2-.13.(2) Licensees must submit a complete renewal application and the required fee on or before the posted deadline.(3) Licensees may submit a late renewal application during the one month period immediately following the license expiration date. The late renewal period ends on April 30. A licensed practical nurse may not practice nursing after the expiration date of his or her license.(4) Licensees are not permitted to practice as a licensed practical nurse without evidence of current, active licensure. The Georgia Board of Nursing's website shall be considered the primary source of verification for licensed individuals. Practicing as a licensed practical nurse without a license is considered a misdemeanor and is prohibited by Georgia law.(5) Licenses not renewed by the posted deadline shall be lapsed and may be reinstated at the discretion of the Board.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-5-.02
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-4, 43-1-7, 43-26-32, 43-26-35, 43-26-39, and 43-26-42.
Original Rule entitled "Procedures for Approval of Schools of Nursing" was filed on November 24, 1970; effective December 14, 1970.Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Requirements" adopted. Filed March 18, 1976; effective April 7, 1976.Amended: Rule repealed. Filed August 6, 1984; effective August 26, 1984.Adopted: New Rule entitled "Licensure Renewal (LPN)." F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.