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REGISTERED NURSE
License Description REGISTERED NURSE

A registered nurse diagnoses and treats human responses to actual or potential physical and emotional health problems; may administer drugs; may assist in convalescence and rehabilitation; may provide health teaching, counseling, and other services designed to improve a patient's well-being; and may work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, schools, retirement communities, health insurance organizations, or private residences.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A nursing degree from an approved nursing school within a college or university.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RNr). A person who has been approved to take the registered nursing exam can practice as a "graduate nurse" without a license for 120 days if they graduated from a nursing program in the last 90 days.

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must maintain competency requirements.

RENEWAL:
Renew every two years.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532 7212
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 09/09/2024

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