Can registered nurses and nurse practitioners inject Botox and fillers in Georgia?

Yes, under physician delegation; Georgia Board of Nursing permits RN injections with proper protocols NP/PA may inject under physician collaboration; independent practice not permitted for injectables

Georgia · Moderate

Can RNs and Nurse Practitioners Inject Botox in Georgia?

Nurses do most of the injecting in this industry — but Georgia draws specific lines around what an RN versus an NP can do, and who has to supervise.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Registered nurses (RNs)

Yes, under physician delegation; Georgia Board of Nursing permits RN injections with proper protocols

Nurse practitioners & physician assistants

NP/PA may inject under physician collaboration; independent practice not permitted for injectables

Supervision & the medical director

Required; physician must supervise medical spa operations and injections

The exam requirement

Required; in-person exam before treatment

What to verify in Georgia

Ensure your medical director is Georgia-licensed and establish written delegation protocols for all staff; verify compliance with Georgia Board of Nursing rules on RN scope.

Primary source: Georgia Medical Board and Board of Nursing

General business information for Georgia medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Georgia board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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