Georgia Nursing CE Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) - Georgia Registered Nurses (RN's) have five (5) options which licensees may choose from in order to satisfy continuing competency requirements for each biennial (2 year) renewal period. Additional information can be found by visiting the Georgia Board of Nursing.

  • (1) Completion of thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education [O.C.G.A. § 42-26-9(b.1)(1)].


  • (2) Maintenance of certification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board [O.C.G.A. § 43-26-9(b.1)(2)]. 


  • (3) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the Board [O.C.G.A. § 43-26-9(b.1)(3)].


  • (4) Verification of competency by a health care facilty or entity licensed under O.C.G.A. § 31-7 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least five hundred (500) hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board [O.C.G.A. § 43-26-9(b.1)(4)].


  • (5) Completion of a Board approved reentry program or graduation from nursing education program [O.C.G.A. § 43-26-9(b.1)(5)].


License Renewal 

Rule 410-5-.01 Licensure Renewal (RN)

  • Licenses shall expire on January 31 of even or odd years according to Joint Secretary, Professional Licensing Boards Rules 295-2-.05 and 295-2-.12.


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


  • 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 are not permitted to practice as a registered professional nurse without evidence of current, active licensure. The Georgia Board of Nursing's website shall be considered the primary source of verification for licensed individuals. Practicing as a registered nurse without a license is considered a misdemeanor and is prohibited by Georgia law.


  • Licenses not renewed by the posted deadline shall be lapsed and may be reinstated at the discretion of the Board.


For additional information see https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/410-5

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Georgia Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) have two (2) options which licensees may choose from in order to satisfy continuing competency requirements for each biennial (2 year) renewal period. Additional information can be found by visiting the Georgia Board of Nursing.

  • (1) Completion of twenty (20) contact hours of continuing education [O.C.G.A. § 43-26-39(b.1)(1)]. 


  • (2) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in registered professional nursing, as recognized by the board [O.C.G.A. § 43-26-39(b.1)(2)]. 


License Renewal

Rule 410-5-.02 Licensure Renewal (LPN)

  • Licenses shall expire on March 31 of odd years according to Joint Secretary, Professional Licensing Boards Rule 295-2-.13.


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


  • Licensees may submit a late renewal application during the one month period immediately following the license expiration date. The late renewal period ends on April 30. A licensed practical nurse may not practice nursing after the expiration date of his or her license.


  • Licensees are not permitted to practice as a licensed practical nurse without evidence of current, active licensure. The Georgia Board of Nursing's website shall be considered the primary source of verification for licensed individuals. Practicing as a licensed practical nurse without a license is considered a misdemeanor and is prohibited by Georgia law.


  • Licenses not renewed by the posted deadline shall be lapsed and may be reinstated at the discretion of the Board.


For additional information see https://rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/410-5-.02?urlRedirected=yes&data=admin&lookingfor=410-5-.02

MedCEC makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of CE requirement information for each state however information is subject to change without notice.

This is a summary of CE requirements, please verify current CE requirements by visiting the Georgia Board of Nursing.