Education

The Georgia Board of Nursing approves and regulates all pre-licensure nursing education programs in the state of Georgia. The Georgia Board of Nursing does not approve or regulate post-licensure nursing education programs. Post-licensure programs are educational programs leading to degree completion of an undergraduate, graduate, or terminal degree in nursing once licensure as a registered nurse has been attained.
The Georgia Board of Nursing sets standards to promote safe and competent nursing practice by ensuring nursing education programs prepare graduates for competent novice nursing practice and licensure. 
 

A pre-licensure practical nursing education program prepares students for the clinical skills and knowledge needed to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Pre-licensure programs are also known as entry-level programs and include courses and hands-on training.

The nursing education program rules and regulations may be found under Chapter 410-9 for practical nursing education programs. 

A pre-licensure registered nursing education program prepares students for the clinical skills and knowledge needed to become a registered nurse (RN) and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Pre-licensure programs are also known as entry-level programs and include courses and hands-on training.

The nursing education program rules and regulations may be found under Chapter 410-8 for registered nursing education programs. 

Currently, the Georgia Board of Nursing is not approving, nor allowing out-of-state nor online pre-licensure nursing programs to complete clinical in Georgia. 

The Georgia Board of Nursing does not regulate post-licensure programs. Georgia residents who are enrolled in an out-of-state nursing education program and who complete clinical hours in our state must be duly licensed by the Georgia Board of Nursing or have a multistate license from another Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction. Additionally, any faculty or preceptors teaching or working in Georgia (whether physically present in Georgia or teaching by electronic means) must be duly licensed by the Georgia Board of Nursing or have a multistate license from another Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction.

The Georgia Board of Nursing does not regulate post-licensure programs which includes APRN post-licensure programs. Georgia residents who are enrolled in a post-licensure program and complete clinical hours in our state must be duly licensed by the Georgia Board of Nursing or have a multistate license from another Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction. Additionally, any faculty or preceptor teaching or working in Georgia (whether physically present in Georgia or teaching by electronic means) must be duly licensed by the Georgia Board of Nursing or have a multistate license from another Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction. Clinical instruction for APRN programs must be conducted by a nurse with an APRN authorization in the state.

Click here to view the full Nurse Practice Act, Rules, Laws, Policies and Regulations.

Substantive Change Manual

Faculty Summary Form

Nursing Faculty Qualification Record

Clinical Facility Summary Form

Clinical Facility Self-Study Report (PN only)

Clinical Information Sheet (PN only)

Preceptor Summary Sheet

Preceptor Qualification Record

State Licensure Requirements: https://www.ncsbn.org/nursing-regulation/education/board-of-nursing-licensure-requirements.page

To ensure public protection, the Georgia Board of Nursing requires applicants to pass NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN as a condition of licensure. NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as a newly, entry-level nurse. Passing the exam proves your readiness to start your nursing career.

You can increase confidence and reduce text anxiety by being fully prepared for the test experience. The NCSBN website has good tips and guidance to get you ready for the exam.

The NCLEX uses Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) to administer the examination. CAT is a method for administering exams that merges computer technology with modern measurement theory to increase the efficiency of the exam process. Click here for more information on CAT: CAT | NCLEX

Visit the NCSBN website to learn more about the NCLEX. https://www.nclex.com/index.page

RN Application by Exam: https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registered-nurse#Licensure%20by%20Exam%20(U.S.)%20Checklist

LPN Application by Exam: https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-licensed-practical-nurse-lpn#Licensure%20by%20Exam%20(U.S.)%20Checklist

The first step to becoming a nurse is pursuing nursing education through approved nursing education programs. The state of Georgia has many approved nursing education programs who adhere to Georgia’s standards for nursing. The following PDF documents list all Georgia Board of Nursing approved pre-licensure nursing education programs.

 RN Approved Schools

PN Approved Schools

The following PDFs list NCLEX pass rate results for each Georgia Board of Nursing approved pre-licensure programs. The NCLEX pass rate documents include pass results for the last four years, as well as three-year and four-year averages. 

RN NCLEX Results 2021-2024

PN NCLEX Results 2021-2024

Per Code 1981, § 43-26-36 (c) Notwithstanding Code Section 43-1-35, or any other provision of law, the board, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Service, shall establish a program through which military medical personnel may provisionally operate within their scope of practice and training for a period of 12 months without meeting the requirements provided for in paragraphs (3), (5), and (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

An approved Military Medical Personnel to Licensed Practical Nursing Transition Program offers United States military medical personnel the opportunity to enroll in an approved practical nursing transition program after completing the application for licensure by examination requirements and successfully passing the NCLEX-PN national licensure examination.

Military medical personnel who have successfully completed the following military training programs may apply for licensure by examination to be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse without completing the Military Medical Personnel to Licensed Practical Nursing Transition Program.                                                                  i. Army Practical Nurse Program (68WM6)

     ii. Air Force BMTCP 4N051 (5 Skill Level)

Guidelines - Military Medical Personnel to Licensed Practical Nursing Transition Program

Development and Implementation of a Military Medical Personnel to Licensed Practical Nursing Transition Program