Georgia Nursing (RN) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a registered nurse misses CE requirements in Georgia, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Renewal is due by January 31 of the renewal year, with a late-renewal window through February 28 ($75). An unrenewed license then lapses and the nurse may not practice until reinstated ($90, at the board's discretion). No specific criminal penalty for unlicensed practice was located in an official source.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
Retain continuing-competency documentation for no less than 4 years from the date of licensure renewal (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-13-.01(5)); the board audits renewals via CE Broker.
Official source: Georgia Secretary of State - Board of Nursing
Related
- Full requirements: Georgia Nursing (RN) CE requirements
- When it's due: Georgia Nursing (RN) license renewal deadline
- What it costs: Georgia Nursing (RN) license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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