The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life and health by requiring each person who is practicing or is offering to practice nursing to submit evidence that the person is qualified to practice and to be licensed as provided in this chapter. Such evidence of qualifications shall be submitted to the state board of […]
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as applying to: The domestic administration of family remedies or the furnishing of assistance in the case of an emergency; Persons employed in the office of a licensed physician or dentist, assisting in the nursing care of patients where adequate medical or nursing supervision, or both, is provided; […]
“Practice of professional nursing” means the performance for compensation of any act requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and the humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. “Professional nursing” includes: Responsible supervision of a patient requiring skill […]
An applicant for a license to practice professional nursing shall submit to the board evidence in such form as the board may prescribe that such applicant: Is in good physical and mental health; Holds a diploma from a four-year accredited high school, or the equivalent thereof, as determined by the board; and Has successfully completed […]
By Examination. An applicant for a license to practice professional nursing shall be required to pass an examination in such subjects as the board may determine. The board shall issue a license to practice professional nursing to an applicant who successfully completes the examination. Without Examination. The board may issue a license to practice professional […]
The applicant for a license to practice as a professional or registered nurse by examination must pay a fee as set by the board and the board may direct, by regulation, that a part of the fee shall be paid directly to a testing service by the applicant. An unsuccessful applicant for licensure by examination […]
Any person who holds a license to practice professional nursing under this chapter shall, during the effective period of such license, be entitled to use the title “nurse,” “registered nurse,” or the abbreviation “R.N.” No other person shall assume such titles or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters or signs to indicate that […]
The “practice of practical nursing” means the performance for compensation of selected acts required in the nursing care of the ill, injured or infirm and/or carrying out medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist under the direction of a licensed physician, dentist or professional registered nurse. The licensed practical nurse shall have preparation […]
An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board evidence in such form as the board may prescribe that the applicant: Is in good physical and mental health; Has completed the twelfth grade or its equivalent or has successfully passed the test for and has received a […]
By Examination. An applicant for a license to practice practical nursing shall be required to pass a written examination as prescribed by the board. The board shall issue a license to practice practical nursing to an applicant who successfully completes the examination. Without Examination. The board may issue a license to a licensed practical nurse […]
The applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall pay an examination fee as set by the board, and the board may direct, by regulation, that a part of the fee shall be paid directly to a testing service by the applicant. An applicant to rewrite an examination shall pay an […]
Any person who holds a license to practice practical nursing under this chapter shall, during the effective period of such license, be entitled to use the title “nurse,” “licensed practical nurse” or the abbreviation “L.P.N.” No other person shall assume such titles or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters or signs to indicate […]
An examination for both the professional and practical nurses shall be held at least once each year at such time and place as the board may determine and additional examinations as the board may deem necessary. The board shall appoint the number of nurses and proctors necessary to administer the examination in each place designated […]
All licensed professional or registered nurses shall submit an application for renewal of licensure registration to the board of nursing with a biennial renewal fee as set by the board. Each licensed practical nurse shall submit an application for the renewal of licensure registration to the board with a biennial renewal fee as set by […]
The board has the power to deny, revoke or suspend any certificate or license to practice nursing or to otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof that the person: Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice nursing; Is guilty of a crime; Is unfit or incompetent by […]
Any person may prefer charges against a nurse for violation of any grounds of discipline mentioned in § 63-7-115. The charges shall be in writing and submitted to the board unless they originate with the board or a member thereof. Unless the charges are dismissed without a hearing by the board as unfounded or not […]
An institution desiring to conduct a school of professional nursing or a school of practical nursing on ground, distance, online or via other electronic means must apply to the board for approval, and submit evidence that it is prepared to: Carry out the prescribed basic professional nursing curriculum or the prescribed curriculum for practical nursing, […]
A survey of the institution or institutions and agencies with which the school is to be affiliated shall be made by the executive director or by a qualified nurse appointed for this purpose by the board. The school shall submit a written report to the board. If, in the opinion of the board, the requirements […]
At least once every eight (8) years, the executive director or other authorized employee shall survey each school of nursing in Tennessee and submit a written report to the board. If the board determines that a school of nursing previously approved is not maintaining the required standards, written notice shall be furnished the school with […]
It is a Class B misdemeanor for any person, corporation or association to: Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license or record, or aid or abet therein; Practice nursing as defined by this chapter under cover of any diploma, license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or assigned or issued unlawfully or […]
