Rule 410-11-.08. Temporary Authority to Practice

1. (1) Temporary authority to practice as a certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist or clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health may be issued to a registered nurse who is an applicant for authorization for advanced practice nursing under the following circumstances:

   1. (a) The Applicant has met all requirements for Board authorization but the Board review of the application is delayed due to an investigation of a possible period of questionable unauthorized nursing practice; or
   2. (b) The Applicant has met all the requirements for Board authorization except current national certification because such certification has expired, and the applicant must meet specific practice requirements for recertification.
2. (2) Temporary authorization may be issued for a period of up to six (6) months, and may be renewable once for a period of up to six (6) months.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-26-2 and 43-26-5.

History. Original Rule entitled "Temporary Authority to Practice" adopted. F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.