You may now apply on-line for these license types: Registered Nurse . You may apply online by going to the following link: https://secure.sos.state.ga.us/mylicense/Login.aspx?process=app
Applicants for licensure by exam graduates from GBON approved schools may apply online. First, register for the national exam online at www.pearsonvue.com/nclex. Your application review process eligibility for test status will be delayed if you have not registered with the testing center when your application is initially reviewed by the board staff. Entering the correct school code is critical, do not leave blank or enter the wrong code for your educational program. Find your correct school code in the Candidate Bulletin at www.ncsbn.org. You may apply online by going to the following link https://secure.sos.state.ga.us/mylicense/Login.aspx?process=app   Criminal background checks are required by O.C.G.A. § 43-26-7. The GAPS fingerprint background check process is simple and easy to use. Applicants must register with Cogent Systems prior to going to the fingerprint site. There will be no data collection or registration at the fingerprint collection sites. Fingerprint services will not be provided to applicants who have not registered. Registration may be completed online or over the phone. To register online, go to www.ga.cogentid.com. Online registration is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To register by phone, dial 1.888.439.2512 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. The data collected from the applicant during the registration process is the same data collected on the fingerprint cards. When registering, the ORI number to use when prompted is GA922931Z. The Verification Code is 922931Z.
On this site, you may submit your application and pay your application fee using a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express credit or debit card.  Application fees are non-refundable

Important Notice, Guidelines for Registering for the Criminal Background Check

On November 1, 2009, the Georgia Board of Nursing will no longer accept fingerprint cards from Endorsement applicants for criminal background checks.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY! Out of State Applicants must come to Georgia to Complete Fingerprint Background Checks.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

On April 29, 2009, Governor Perdue signed HB 475, which became effective on that date.

The new law changes the requirements for licensure of registered professional nurses in Georgia, including requirements for licensure by endorsement.  

The new law supersedes and replaces the guidelines Board adopted on December 19, 2008 about petitions for rule waiver or variance by applicants for endorsement.  It is no longer necessary for applicants for licensure by endorsement to file rule petitions under the GBON December 19, 2008 guidelines in order to become licensed in Georgia.  The new law does not affect or preclude filing rule petitions for reasons other than compliance with the GBON December 19, 2008 guidelines.

	Definition of a Nontraditional Nursing Education Program
	Instructions for Nontraditional Nursing Education Program Applicants
	On June 11, 2009, the spread of the H1N1 flu virus caused the World Health Organization to raise the pandemic alert level to Phase 6, the highest level. Georgia officials are currently preparing for the H1N1 influenza campaign and the seasonal influenza campaign that will be conducted during fall and winter. The Department of Community Health is asking all health professionals to serve as emergency response volunteers by signing up to assist with the 2009-2010 novel H1N1 vaccine immunization plan. For more information and to sign up for the online volunteer pool at www.servga.org.

The Georgia Board of Nursing consists of eight members appointed by the Governor and is responsible for the regulation of registered professional nurses and advanced practice registered nurses: seven registered professional nurses and an eighth consumer member. As part of their responsibilities, Board members develop rules and regulations that set the standards for nursing practice and education, provide the minimum qualifications for licensure, and ensure that disciplinary process is implemented in a fashion that guarantees due process and public protection.

Board meetings are open to the public and are generally held at the Office of Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division office located at 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia. Meeting dates, time and location are posted on this website. Persons wishing to submit complaints or other matters for Board consideration should submit the matter in writing to the office.