Important Information Regarding Nursing Protocol Agreements

Working Before Protocol Number is Issued:
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 43-34-25(m) and Board Rule 360-32-.03, APRN protocol agreements are required
to be filed with the Board within 30 days of execution, reviewed for compliance with the law and medical
practice standards, and amended if it is determined that the agreement does not in fact comply with the
law or medical practice standards.
There is no provision under the Medical Practice Act that would prohibit an APRN from being gainfully
employed and working while the review process is occurring. The APRN is still able to practice as
permitted by the Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act, Article 1, Chapter 26, Title 43.
Please note that the Board does not have any control or authority over employment decisions made by the
delegating physician or employing facility/practice; coverage or payment decisions made by insurance
carriers; or registration decisions made by the DEA. The Board also does not have control or authority
over any potential consequences, foreseen or unforeseen, of an incurably deficient protocol agreement.