Credential

APRN

Est. Fees

$390

CE Hours

30 hrs/cycle

Controlled Subs

Sched III-V; II limited

Restricted Practice Authority

Nurse Protocol Agreement with delegating physician required. Cannot independently prescribe Schedule II.

Verify your active RN license

Hold a current RN license in Georgia or a valid compact multistate RN license. Board: sos.ga.gov

Complete an accredited MSN or DNP

CCNE or ACEN accredited with your NP specialty focus and at least 500 supervised clinical hours.

Pass your national certification exam

AANP or ANCC in your specialty. For PMHNP: ANCC PMHNP-BC only.

Submit your APRN application

Apply online to the Georgia Board of Nursing. Fee: $390. Transcripts and certification sent directly to the board.

Complete background check

Fingerprinting through an approved vendor. Allow 2–4 weeks for processing.

Establish Nurse Protocol Agreement

Required before prescribing in Georgia. Agreement with delegating physician must be on file with the board.

Apply for DEA registration

Apply at dea.gov after state licensure. $888 every 3 years. Register with GA PDMP within 30 days.