NP Advanced Practice

Tennessee Nurse Practitioner License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$—

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

restricted

Official source: licensing in Tennessee is administered by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. This guide summarizes the board's requirements — always confirm details there before applying. Already licensed? Look up a nursing license in Tennessee.

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Restricted Practice

Reduced practice authority with some limitations

Prescriptive Authority: Certificate of Fitness required; physician collaboration

1 Education Requirements

Degree Required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Program Requirements

Complete accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Hold active RN license in the state
Clinical hours as specified by program

2 National Certification

Certification Body

ANCC or AANPCB

Required

Yes

American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board

3 Background Check

Fingerprint-based criminal background check

FBI and state background check required

4 Fees

Initial Licensure

Application Fee	$0
Total	$—

Only state with FREE initial APRN application (eliminated 2019)

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$110

Continuing Education Requirements

Contact hours required

2 years

Renewal cycle

2 hrs substance abuse minimal requirement

Prerequisites

To become a Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee, you must first hold an active RN license. Tennessee is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.

RN Requirements View Tennessee RN Requirements