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GA SB368
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Earl Carter
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AI Summary
- Establishes continuing competency requirements for registered professional nurses and licensed undergraduate nurses beginning with the 2015 license renewal cycle as a condition of biennial license renewal
- Registered nurses must meet one of five continuing competency options: completion of 30 continuing education hours from a board-approved provider, maintenance of national certification, completion of an accredited nursing or related academic program, verification of competency with at least 500 practiced hours via employer certification, or other board-approved activities
- Licensed practical nurses must also meet continuing competency requirements starting with the 2015 renewal cycle, as determined by the Georgia Board of Nursing through rules or regulations
- Failure to meet the minimum continuing competency requirement is grounds for denial of a license renewal application
- The Board of Nursing may waive or modify the continuing competency requirements in cases of hardship, disability, illness, or other circumstances the board deems appropriate
Legislative Description
Nurses; provide for continuing competency requirements; renewal of licenses
Last Action
Senate Conference Committee Appointed
3/29/2012
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services3/12/2012
Health and Human Services2/1/2012
Full Bill Text
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