Georgia Registered Nurse Renewal requirements

License Renewal · $65.00

Exam · $40.00 Endorsement · $75.00 Reinstatement · $90.00 APRN Authorization · $90.00 NLC Conversion · $50.00 Nursing Education Program Development · $1000.00 License Renewal · $65.00 Late Renewal · $75.00 Other

Late Renewal · $75.00

Exam · $40.00 Endorsement · $75.00 Reinstatement · $90.00 APRN Authorization · $90.00 NLC Conversion · $50.00 Nursing Education Program Development · $1000.00 License Renewal · $65.00 Late Renewal · $75.00 Other

License Renewal · $65.00

Exam · $40.00 Endorsement · $75.00 Reinstatement · $90.00 APRN Authorization · $90.00 NLC Conversion · $50.00 Nursing Education Program Development · $1000.00 License Renewal · $65.00 Late Renewal · $75.00 Other

Late Renewal · $75.00

Exam · $40.00 Endorsement · $75.00 Reinstatement · $90.00 APRN Authorization · $90.00 NLC Conversion · $50.00 Nursing Education Program Development · $1000.00 License Renewal · $65.00 Late Renewal · $75.00 Other

License Renewal · $65.00

Exam · $40.00 Endorsement · $75.00 Reinstatement · $90.00 APRN Authorization · $90.00 NLC Conversion · $50.00 Nursing Education Program Development · $1000.00 License Renewal · $65.00 Late Renewal · $75.00 Other

Late Renewal · $75.00

Exam · $40.00 Endorsement · $75.00 Reinstatement · $90.00 APRN Authorization · $90.00 NLC Conversion · $50.00 Nursing Education Program Development · $1000.00 License Renewal · $65.00 Late Renewal · $75.00 Other

Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period:

# Chapter 410-13 CONTINUING COMPETENCY ## Rule 410-13-.01 Continuing Competency Requirements for Registered Nurses (1) · Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period: (a) Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; (b) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an

of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board; (d) Verification of

§31-7 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or (e) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field

# Chapter 410-13 CONTINUING COMPETENCY ## Rule 410-13-.01 Continuing Competency Requirements for Registered Nurses (1) · Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period: (a) Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; (b) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an

(1) Completion of 30 continuing education hours by a board approved provider; (2) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the board; (3) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field, as recognized by the board; (4) Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31 or operated exclusively by the federal government or any of its agencies or by a

Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

(5) · Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period:

# Chapter 410-13 CONTINUING COMPETENCY ## Rule 410-13-.01 Continuing Competency Requirements for Registered Nurses (1) · Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period: (a) Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; (b) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an

of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board; (d) Verification of

§31-7 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or (e) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field

# Chapter 410-13 CONTINUING COMPETENCY ## Rule 410-13-.01 Continuing Competency Requirements for Registered Nurses (1) · Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period: (a) Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; (b) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an

of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board; (d) Verification of

§31-7 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or (e) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field

**Option 1** **Option 2** **Option 3** **Option 4** **Option 5** Completion of thirty (30) Maintenance of certification Completion of an accredited Verification of competency by Completion of a Board continuing education hours or recertification by a national academic program of study in a health care facility or entity approved reentry program or by a Board approved provider certifying body recognized by nursing or a related field as licensed under O.C.G.A.

**Option 1** **Option 2** **Option 3** **Option 4** **Option 5** Completion of thirty (30) Maintenance of certification Completion of an accredited Verification of competency by Completion of a Board continuing education hours or recertification by a national academic program of study in a health care facility or entity approved reentry program or by a Board approved provider certifying body recognized by nursing or a related field as licensed under Chapter 7 of graduation from a nursing

Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

(5) · Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period:

# Chapter 410-13 CONTINUING COMPETENCY ## Rule 410-13-.01 Continuing Competency Requirements for Registered Nurses (1) · Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period: (a) Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; (b) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an

of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board; (d) Verification of

§31-7 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or (e) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field

**Definition of Continuing Education Units and Contact Hours** The Georgia Board of Nursing accepts either contact hours or CEUs (in any combination) to fulfill the continuing education requirements of O.C.G.A.

education requirements of O.C.G.A. §43-26-9(b.1)(1) \- · One Contact Hour is equal to 60 minutes of instruction.

\- · 1 CEU is equal to ten hours of instruction.

# Chapter 410-13 CONTINUING COMPETENCY ## Rule 410-13-.01 Continuing Competency Requirements for Registered Nurses (1) · Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period: (a) Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; (b) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an

of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board; (d) Verification of

§31-7 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or (e) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field

**Option 1** **Option 2** **Option 3** **Option 4** **Option 5** Completion of thirty (30) Maintenance of certification Completion of an accredited Verification of competency by Completion of a Board continuing education hours or recertification by a national academic program of study in a health care facility or entity approved reentry program or by a Board approved provider certifying body recognized by nursing or a related field as licensed under O.C.G.A.

**Option 1** **Option 2** **Option 3** **Option 4** **Option 5** Completion of thirty (30) Maintenance of certification Completion of an accredited Verification of competency by Completion of a Board continuing education hours or recertification by a national academic program of study in a health care facility or entity approved reentry program or by a Board approved provider certifying body recognized by nursing or a related field as licensed under Chapter 7 of graduation from a nursing

Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period:

# Chapter 410-13 CONTINUING COMPETENCY ## Rule 410-13-.01 Continuing Competency Requirements for Registered Nurses (1) · Applicants for licensure renewal must satisfy one of the following continuing competency requirements during the biennial renewal period: (a) Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; (b) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an

of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; (c) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board; (d) Verification of

§31-7 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or (e) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field

To be accepted by the Board for the purpose of license renewal or reinstatement, a CE course must be approved by the Board, or be a CE course developed by the Board, or be a CE course offered by an approved and/or registered CE provider

To be accepted by the Board for the purpose of license renewal or reinstatement, a CE course must be approved by the Board, or be a CE course developed by the Board, or be a CE course offered by an approved and/or registered CE provider in compliance with this Rule.

To receive CE credit, each CE course provider shall provide each licensee written proof of completion of the CE course

Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

(5) · Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

* Currently, the Board does not mandate minimum hours in specific areas of study

Unless the program is accredited through one of the other bodies mentioned on this document, employer sponsored continuing education may only be used for up to 50% of total contact hours.

program is accredited through one of the other bodies mentioned on this document, employer sponsored continuing education may only be used for up to 50% of total contact hours.

**Activities NOT accepted as Continuing Education** Offerings designed for lay persons Offerings less than 30 minutes in duration On-the-job orientation On-the-job training related to new policies, procedures or equipment Other educational activities not sufficiently professional in character to reasonably qualify as continuing education.

**Activities NOT accepted as Continuing Education** Offerings designed for lay persons Offerings less than 30 minutes in duration On-the-job orientation On-the-job training related to new policies, procedures or equipment Other educational activities not sufficiently professional in character to reasonably qualify as continuing education.

* Currently, the Board does not mandate minimum hours in specific areas of study

Unless the program is accredited through one of the other bodies mentioned on this document, employer sponsored continuing education may only be used for up to 50% of total contact hours.

8. Employer sponsored continuing education programs having a minimum of one course objective.

**Activities NOT accepted as Continuing Education** Offerings designed for lay persons Offerings less than 30 minutes in duration On-the-job orientation On-the-job training related to new policies, procedures or equipment Other educational activities not sufficiently professional in character to reasonably qualify as continuing education.

**Activities NOT accepted as Continuing Education** Offerings designed for lay persons Offerings less than 30 minutes in duration On-the-job orientation On-the-job training related to new policies, procedures or equipment Other educational activities not sufficiently professional in character to reasonably qualify as continuing education.

Unless the program is accredited through one of the other bodies mentioned on this document, employer sponsored continuing education may only be used for up to 50% of total contact hours.

program is accredited through one of the other bodies mentioned on this document, employer sponsored continuing education may only be used for up to 50% of total contact hours.

program is accredited through one of the other bodies mentioned on this document, employer sponsored continuing education may only be used for up to 50% of total contact hours.

**Activities NOT accepted as Continuing Education** Offerings designed for lay persons Offerings less than 30 minutes in duration On-the-job orientation On-the-job training related to new policies, procedures or equipment Other educational activities not sufficiently professional in character to reasonably qualify as continuing education.

**Activities NOT accepted as Continuing Education** Offerings designed for lay persons Offerings less than 30 minutes in duration On-the-job orientation On-the-job training related to new policies, procedures or equipment Other educational activities not sufficiently professional in character to reasonably qualify as continuing education.

## Licensure by Exam International Checklist - Complete the renewal application online on the **GOALS portal**.

Renewal is completed online

Licensees must submit a complete renewal application and the required fee on or before the posted deadline

(2) · Licensees must submit a complete renewal application and the required fee on or before the posted deadline

Please note that a license will be placed in “Active-Renewal Pending” status when it has been determined that the application requires additional review by the Board.

## Licensure by Exam International Checklist - Complete the renewal application online on the **GOALS portal**.

Renewal is completed online

- You must submit all the required documentation and fees to be considered for licensure. - See specific instructions for application depending on license and application type. - Renewal is completed online and is required by January 31 of the year it expires.

Licensees must submit a complete renewal application and the required fee on or before the posted deadline

(2) · Licensees must submit a complete renewal application and the required fee on or before the posted deadline

Renewal is completed online

## Licensure by Exam International Checklist - Complete the renewal application online on the **GOALS portal**.

Licensees must submit a complete renewal application and the required fee on or before the posted deadline

(2) · Licensees must submit a complete renewal application and the required fee on or before the posted deadline

## Licensure by Exam International Checklist - Complete the renewal application online on the **GOALS portal**.

Licensees must submit a complete renewal application and the required fee on or before the posted deadline

(2) · Licensees must submit a complete renewal application and the required fee on or before the posted deadline

A registered nurse may not practice nursing after the expiration date of his or her license

(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.

# Chapter 410-6 INACTIVE STATUS ## Rule 410-6-.01 Inactive Licensure Status (RN) (1) · A currently licensed registered professional nurse who wishes to maintain his or her license but who does not wish to practice nursing in this State may apply for inactive licensure status by submitting an application for inactive status and paying the required fee.

A licensee granted inactive status is exempt from filing a biennial license renewal application and paying a license renewal fee.

A licensee who holds an inactive license shall not practice as a registered professional nurse

(a) A registered professional nurse, subject to rules of the board and on forms prescribed by the board, may request that his or her license be placed on inactive status and to be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she resumes active status. (b) A licensee on inactive status may have his or her license restored by submitting an application to the board on a form prescribed by the board and paying the required restoration fee.

The board shall require evidence of competency to resume the practice of nursing as a registered professional nurse in order to restore the license to active status

A registered nurse may not practice nursing after the expiration date of his or her license

(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.

# Chapter 410-6 INACTIVE STATUS ## Rule 410-6-.01 Inactive Licensure Status (RN) (1) · A currently licensed registered professional nurse who wishes to maintain his or her license but who does not wish to practice nursing in this State may apply for inactive licensure status by submitting an application for inactive status and paying the required fee.

A licensee granted inactive status is exempt from filing a biennial license renewal application and paying a license renewal fee.

A licensee who holds an inactive license shall not practice as a registered professional nurse

A registered nurse may not practice nursing after the expiration date of his or her license

(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.

Late renewal period is Feb 1 - Feb 28 of the year it expires.

(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

Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

(5) · Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

Licensees shall be required to produce documentation of the completion of the continuing competency activities for renewal of the license if audited during the renewal process and during any investigation

Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

(5) · Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

Licensees shall be required to produce documentation of the completion of the continuing competency activities for renewal of the license if audited during the renewal process and during any investigation

Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

(5) · Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

Licensees shall be required to produce documentation of the completion of the continuing competency activities for renewal of the license if audited during the renewal process and during any investigation

Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

(5) · Licensees must maintain documentation of completion of the continuing competency activities as required in for no less than four (4) years from the date of licensure renewal.

Licensees shall be required to produce documentation of the completion of the continuing competency activities for renewal of the license if audited during the renewal process and during any investigation

Licensure requires that you file an application for licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensure requires that you file an application for licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing, and once licensure is obtained, renew your license every 2 years.

- You must submit all the required documentation and fees to be considered for licensure. - See specific instructions for application depending on license and application type. - Renewal is completed online and is required by January 31 of the year it expires.

Please refer to the expiration date on your license for specific renewal dates.

Licensure requires that you file an application for licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensure requires that you file an application for licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing, and once licensure is obtained, renew your license every 2 years.

## Licensure by Exam International Checklist - Complete the renewal application online on the **GOALS portal**.

All registered nurses and licensed practical nurses must submit documentation of completion of one of the required continuing competency activities for licensure renewal to www.cebroker.com as required by Board Rule 410-13.

Licensure requires that you file an application for licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensure requires that you file an application for licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing, and once licensure is obtained, renew your license every 2 years.

review requirements, follow application steps, and renew every two years.

Apply for a Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Secretary of State, review requirements, follow application steps, and renew every two years.

Apply for a Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Secretary of State

Apply for a Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Secretary of State, review requirements, follow application steps, and renew every two years.