Georgia Board of Nursing Presentation to Georgia Deans and Directors
October 14, 2021

• -Review the Georgia Board of Nursing and its statutory mission
  -Summarize the function, organizational structure, and powers of the Board
  -Review the complaint and investigative process
  -Review the discipline and compliance process
  -Review information about the Board’s caseload
  -Review the mandatory reporting requirements
  -Discuss recent/current legislation and practice changes
  

Link to recording:  CLICK HERE or copy/paste the link below into your browser.  Be sure to enter the required PASSCODE below.
LINK: https://zoom.us/rec/share/RubPHfpYAWBIX91V7Z0UaIh9hhuQXNvFFIuqjnZ3Pkqt-siaoC1qxhHKehbt-9fa.dc5bp3LRY3MCORmP
PASSCODE: Td5@r6$w
Additional materials:

1. PowerPoint to above webinar
   
2. NCSBN Policy Brief Vaccinated Nursing Students
   

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Keep up to date on information from the Executive Director of the Georgia Board of Nursing, Zelma Y. Delgado through the following resources:
GBON's quarterly magazine -  The Georgian Nurse provides information regarding education, licensure, practice and discipline issues. To view the most recent edition of The Georgian Nurse click here.
The Georgia Board of Nursing website: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/45

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COGENT testing sites in Georgia
While additional sites may open up, CLICK HERE, to reach Georgia COGENT testing centers.  It is imperative to validate testing center operation prior to scheduling.

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Resources for students/faculty

Mental Health Resources

• COVID-19 Psychological Wellness Guide 
• Emory U. App for Anxiety/Depression 

Dr. Linda Morgan, Nurse Education Consultant, Georgia Board of Nursing

Dr. Linda Morgan serves as the Nurse Education Consultant for the Georgia Board of Nursing.  Deans and Directors are encouraged to visit the Georgia Board of Nursing web site often for updates associated with licensure in Georgia. 
View this video recording as Dr. Morgan discusses the August 2021 new policy associated with processing Georgia nurse licenses:

• CLICK HERE or copy/paste the link below into browser.  Be sure to also enter the PASSCODE below.
• https://mercer.zoom.us/rec/share/u_4sEvS6IOCctOyi16hMFj3DZpcQK0n-TMJZKJF1ZFBxkPRe_Z8b6BU3cuEx3Ca3.Q8NEQCm8QElUbxHb  
  • Passcode (no spaces; type exactly as written): q=nhF#t9

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Georgia Nurses Association - Interview with Governor

Brian Kemp Governor of Georgia

    Georgia Nurses Association interview with Governor Kemp
​    April 22; recording can be found by CLICKING HERE.
    The Governor addresses questions associated with the pandemic:
      - COVID-19 Statistics in Georgia
​      - COVID-19 Testing plan
      - Hazard pay for front line workers
      - Mental health support for front line workers (all areas)
​      - Scope of practice and easing restrictions for advanced
         practice
CLICK HERE for a listing of all Governor orders since March 2020.

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Legislative News
VOTE!
Use your opportunity to VOTE! .
Be sure to keep up with legislation associated with nursing and the practice of nursing in Georgia.  The Deans and Directors of schools lead by example.  Engaging in the establishment of laws that affect the professionals of today and tomorrow are very important to our role. 

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