Aesthetic NP Practice Authority
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice in Georgia
What an NP, PA, or RN entering aesthetic medicine in Georgia needs to know — sourced from the AANP State Practice Environment + the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Can an NP own an aesthetic practice solo in Georgia?
No. GA requires physician supervision through a Nurse Protocol Agreement. Solo NP-owned aesthetic practices use an MSO/PC structure.
Collaborative agreement / physician relationship
Nurse Protocol Agreement (NPA) with a delegating physician required.
Good-faith exam (GFE) rules — aesthetic context
A good-faith exam by a licensed prescriber (NP/MD/DO) is required before initial aesthetic medication administration. Telehealth GFE is permitted in most states subject to state-specific rules.
RN injection scope in Georgia
RNs may inject aesthetic medications (botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, fat-dissolving) under a valid prescriber order and approved protocol. Only PRESCRIBING requires a licensed NP/MD/DO. Verify with your board.
Sources
- AANP State Practice Environment — aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment
- AANP State Practice Environment PDF — direct PDF
- Georgia Board of Nursing (official) — sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/45