Navigating the transition between active and inactive nursing licensure in Georgia involves understanding specific requirements and procedures outlined by the Georgia Board of Nursing. For registered professional or practical nurses who wish to maintain their licenses without actively practicing in the state, obtaining an inactive license status is a viable path. This option eliminates the need to file a biennial license renewal application or pay the associated renewal fees. However, it's crucial to recognize that while holding an inactive license, practicing nursing is not permitted under its terms. Transitioning back to active status demands a detailed process, including filing for reinstatement, meeting the board's reinstatement requirements, and paying a necessary reinstatement fee. The process aims to ensure that those seeking to return to active practice have kept their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in nursing up to date, and are mentally and physically fit to provide safe and skilled nursing care. Specifically, applicants for reinstatement who haven't practiced nursing for an extended period must demonstrate their competency through approved programs or requirements set by the board, which might also include taking examinations or other assessments. The Georgia Board of Nursing retains full discretion over the reinstatement of licenses, a process detailed in Board Rule 410-06, and provides clear guidelines on how to apply for both inactive status and subsequent reinstatement. This encapsulates the path from deciding to temporarily step back from active nursing, through to reentering the profession, ensuring that patient care remains safe and effective at all times.
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GEORGIA BOARD OF NURSING
237 Coliseum Drive • Macon, Georgia 31217 • (844)
www.sos.ga.gov/plb/nursing
INACTIVE STATUS
A currently licensed registered professional or practical 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. 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 nursing under the inactive license.
An inactive license may be changed to active status by filing an application for reinstatement with the Board, complying with reinstatement requirements, and paying a reinstatement fee, as determined by the Board. Applicants must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she has maintained current knowledge, skill and proficiency in the practice of nursing and that he or she is mentally and physically able to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety.
Applicants for reinstatement who have not practiced as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse for at least five hundred hours within the previous four years must complete a Board approved reentry program. Applicants for reinstatement who have practiced as a registered nurse for at least five hundred hours within the previous four years must complete one of the five competency requirements within two years preceding the date of application for reinstatement. The Board may require the passage of an examination or other competency assessments. The Board, in its discretion, may impose any remedial requirements deemed necessary. Reinstatement of the license is within the discretion of the Board.
For additional information please see Board Rule
Please complete the following form and submit it by fax to
APPLICATION FOR INACTIVE STATUS
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I understand that I am applying to have my license placed on inactive status. While my license is inactive I understand that I cannot practice using the inactive license in the State of Georgia.
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Revised January 2017