Rules and Laws for the Nursing Board

Visit the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia pages to view the updated rules for the Georgia Board of Nursing.

The Nurse Practice Act document is currently being updated. Please check back later.

To view the Georgia Board of Nursing Laws, follow these steps:

1. Visit: http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/
2. Click "I Agree" on the LexisNexis popup:

3. A table of contents for the Official Code of Georgia Annotated will display.
4. Click the "+" sign next to "Title 43. Professions And Businesses."

5. A drop-down of Chapters will display.
6. Click the "+" sign next to "Chapter 26. Nurses."

Browse the Articles that display to view the official annotated code for your board.

Download the Georgia Board Of Nursing Policy Manual >>

Download the Notice of Intent to adopt proposed amendments to the Georgia Board of Nursing Chapter 410-8, Rules 410-8-.02 and 410-8.05 and notice of public hearing.

Administration of Intranasal Versed For Treatment of Signs and Symptoms of Acute Seizure Outside the Clinical Setting

Administration of Ketamine

Administration of Propofol, Etomidate and Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

Assignment to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Cosmetic/Aesthetic Procedures

IV Hydration (Administration of Intravenous Fluids (IV Hydration), Nutrient Therapies, and Medications for Hydration, Health, and Wellness)

Medication Administration

Patient Abandonment

Telephonic Nursing

Use of Abstinence-Based Model for Recovery for Nurses with Substance Abuse Disorder

Download The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Rules >>

Download the Georgia Board of Nursing Scope of Practice Decision-Making Model>>

GBON Emergency Rules