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Tennessee

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Nursing Continuing Education Requirements

Last updated: 2025-01-15

Registered Nurse (RN)

Contact Hours

0

Renewal Cycle

2 years

Online Allowed

Yes

First Renewal

Required

Notes

  • Tennessee does not require continuing education for RN renewal
  • Must have practiced 200+ hours in past 5 years

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Contact Hours

0

Renewal Cycle

2 years

Online Allowed

Yes

First Renewal

Required

Notes

  • Tennessee does not require continuing education for LPN renewal

Advanced Practice RN (APRN)

Contact Hours

0

Renewal Cycle

2 years

Online Allowed

Yes

First Renewal

Required

Mandatory Topics

TopicHoursFrequency

Controlled Substances

For prescribers - opioid prescribing education

2Each renewal

Notes

  • Must maintain national certification which requires CE
  • Prescribers need controlled substance CE

Additional Requirements

Must maintain current national certification

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Board Website

(615) 532-5166

[email protected]

665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37243

Important Disclaimer

Requirements can change. Always verify current requirements directly with the Tennessee Board of Nursing before making decisions about your continuing education.