The Commission on Nursing Practice is an organized, deliberative body that focuses on establishing nursing’s approach to emerging trends in practice by identifying and proposing standards and initiatives.  The commission has an elected chairperson and vice-chairperson, four (4) elected members and three (3)members appointed by the Board of Directors.

The Commission on Nursing Practice collaborates with related specialty nursing groups, other organizations and  health professionals on matters related to nursing practice, education, administration, research and concerns in special areas of health care; communicates with members, constituent DNAs, other GNA units, the Georgia Board of Nursing, the ANA Division of Practice and Congress of Nursing Practice to ensure timely exchange of information on emerging practice issues; coordinates the timely dissemination of information with other GNA units, DNAs, members, and other organizations as approved by the GNA Board of Directors; develops and interprets nursing practice standards, initiatives and guidelines for presentation to the GNA Board of Directors; evaluates relevant scientific and educational developments, changes in health needs and practices and delivery systems with reference to their implications for nursing services, nursing education and the supply of nurses; identify research issues related to professional nursing practice.  (appoint ad hoc task forces, as appropriate, to conduct research, analyze data, and make recommendations to the full commission.); establishes as sub-groups any practice discipline that wish to organize within GNA; and oversees and facilitates the functioning of the Continuing Education Provider Committee (CEPC) and the Continuing Education Review Committee (CERC) according to the Policies of GNA.