Process for Approval of Developing Nursing Education Programs

For the development and implementation of a new pre-licensure nursing education program in the state of Georgia, developing programs are required to submit documentation according to the nursing education program rules and regulations. Rule 410-8-.12 outlines the requirements for the development and implementation of a new registered nursing (RN) education program. Rule 410-9-.02 outlines the requirements for the development and implementation of a new practical nursing (PN) education program. 

All parent institutions or sponsoring agencies of nursing education programs must be institutionally accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Additional information related to the development process is included for each program type below.

RN Developing Programs Application Checklist and Approval Information

LPN Developing Programs Application Checklist and Approval Information

After you Apply – What to Expect

Applications and additional required documentation will be reviewed by the Georgia Board of Nursing’s Nursing Education Consultant. Applications and supporting documentation for Developmental Approval must be submitted at least four (4) weeks before the Board meeting to be added to the Education Report. Education Reports are included every other month during the two-day Georgia Board of Nursing meetings. A complete list of meetings can be found on the Board Events website. All developing program contact information must remain accurate and current to ensure effective correspondence. Contact information may be updated by submitting the updated information to the Nursing Education Consultant. The developing program’s contact person will be notified if any additional information or clarification is needed. Once the Education Report is reviewed and the Board makes a final determination, official correspondence will be sent to the developing program’s contact person via email.

Contact

Address

237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217

Phone

404-424-9966

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Contact Georgia Board of Nursing

Address

237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217

Phone

404-424-9966