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Georgia Nursing License and Renewals: What You Need to Know

We’ll help you obtain your Georgia nursing license so that you can take a big, juicy bite out of the Peach State. Gorgeous old houses, Southern charm, warm people, history, tall tales, quaint cities and a bucolic countryside top the long list of Georgian attractions. Add the exclusive nursing jobs we offer at top-notch facilities throughout the state and you've got an ideal travel nurse assignment.


Things to know about applying for your Georgia nursing license:

  • Georgia is not a Compact State
  • No temp license
  • Perm license takes about 3 to 4 weeks
  • NURSYS participating
  • Licenses expire January 31
  • For renewal, the applicant must be able to document three (3) months or 500 hours of licensed practice as a registered nurse or graduation from a nursing education program within the four years immediately preceding the date of current application.

Documents needed for getting your Georgia nursing license:

  • Completed Application
  • Signed photo taken within the last 6 months
  • Copy of a current and active out of state license for temp
  • Verification of original and active license
  • Verification of employment needed to demonstrate 3 months or 500 hours in the “practice of nursing” during the four years immediately preceding the date of application
  • Fingerprinting results
  • Notarized reinstatement application for renewal

Proecessing fees to be aware of:

  • $60 application fee; $40 if by endorsement
  • $65 renewal; $90 reinstatement

Georgia Board of Nursing, P.O. Box 13446, Macon, GA, 31217

Call: (478) 207-2440

Web:Georgia Board of Nursing