In Georgia, the development of a collaborative practice agreement, referred to as a Nurse Protocol Agreement, is clearly defined and regulated. The Georgia Composite Medical Board provides comprehensive resources to guide Nurse Practitioners (NPs) through this process.
For an overview and detailed instructions on establishing a Nurse Protocol Agreement in Georgia, you can visit this page. Additionally, step-by-step instructions are provided in a document accessible here.
A template for the Nurse Protocol Agreement, is available directly from the Georgia Composite Medical Board. The template can be downloaded here.
The template can be downloaded here.
Yes, Georgia requires that a nurse practitioner must have a collaborative practice agreement with a physician licensed in Georgia. GA Code § 43-34-25 (2022)