In May, the Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) officially approved the implementation of the Military Medical Personnel to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Transition Program for Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), which is set to launch in Fall Semester 2025. 

This decision follows the passage of Senate Bill 449 during the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session, which amended the Official Code of Georgia to introduce new, streamlined licensure pathways for qualified military medics, medical technicians, and corpsmen. 

The new program at CGTC is designed to recognize the service and extensive healthcare experience of military medical personnel by offering a bridge between military and civilian healthcare careers. With GBON's guidance, and collaboration with the Department of Veterans Services, this initiative builds on military medical training and allows for career growth after re-entering the civilian sector. The program provides the additional education required to prepare participants for the responsibilities and scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia.