Rule 410-8-.08. Employment of Unlicensed Students and/or Graduates Prior to Licensure
- (1) Unlicensed students, in conjunction with faculty members and/or preceptors, are exempt from licensure during the practice of nursing that is an integral part of a curriculum in a nursing education program.
- (2) Students, who are not otherwise licensed or certified, shall be employed only as unlicensed nursing personnel. They shall not represent themselves as nursing students nor assume responsibilities within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.
- (3) Graduates, who are not otherwise licensed or certified, shall be employed only as unlicensed personnel prior to licensure. They shall not assume responsibilities within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.
- (4) The registered nurse supervising employed unlicensed students and/or graduates prior to licensure is referred to Rules 410-8-.08(2) and 410-8-.08(3) regarding job responsibilities.
Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-26-2, 43-26-5(a)(4) -(6), 43-26-7, 43-26-10 and 43-26-12
History. Original Rule entitled "Employment of Unlicensed Students and/or Graduates Prior to Licensure" adopted. F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.