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

Yes, under physician delegation; Georgia Board of Nursing permits RN injection under supervision NP/PA may inject under physician supervision; independent practice not permitted

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 injection under supervision

Nurse practitioners & physician assistants

NP/PA may inject under physician supervision; independent practice not permitted

Supervision & the medical director

Required; must be a Georgia-licensed physician

The exam requirement

Required; in-person exam required before treatment

What to verify in Georgia

Verify the medical director is a Georgia-licensed physician and document all RN delegation protocols with the Board of Nursing.

Primary source: Georgia Board of Medicine 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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