Rule 410-5-.01 - Licensure Renewal (RN)(1) Licenses shall expire on January 31 of even or odd years according to Joint Secretary, Professional Licensing Boards Rules 295-2-.05 and 295-2-.12.(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 the last day of February. A registered nurse may not practice nursing after the expiration date of his or her license.(4) Licensees are not permitted to practice as a registered professional 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 registered 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-.01
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-4, 43-1-7, 43-26-2, 43-26-5, 43-26-9 and 43-26-10.
Original Rule entitled "General Administration" was filed on November 24, 1970; effective December 14, 1970.Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Types of Approval" adopted. Filed March 18, 1976; effective April 7, 1976.Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Discontinuance of a Nursing Education Program" adopted. Filed August 6, 1984; effective August 26, 1984.Repealed: Authority repealed, new authority adopted.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Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted.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.Amended: F. Oct. 6, 1992; eff. Oct. 26, 1992.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Licensure Renewal (RN)" adopted. F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.