As used in this article, the term:
The former article consisted of Code Sections 43-26-50 through 43-26-60, relating to qualified medication aides, and was based on Code 1981, §§ 43-6-50 — 43-26- 60, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 125, § 1/SB 480; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 7/SB 435; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, $$ 1-45, 1-46/HB 228, and was repealed by Ga. L. 2006, p. 125, § 1/SB 480, effective July 1, 2011.
(1) “Board” means the Georgia Board of Nursing.
(2) “Nurse” means a registered professional nurse licensed or
authorized pursuant to Article 1 or Article 4 of this chapter, an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined in paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 43-26-3, or a licensed practical nurse licensed or authorized pursuant to Article 2 or Article 4 of this chapter.