Tennessee § 63-7-110 - Practical nurse licensure.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 63-7-110 — Practical nurse licensure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-7-110. Practical nurse licensure.
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 who has been duly licensed in another state or territory if, in the opinion of the board, the individual meets the practical nurse qualifications that, at the time of the applicant's graduation, were in effect in this state. Temporary Permits. The board may issue a temporary permit to a practical nurse duly licensed according to the laws of another state and who has made application for a permanent license in Tennessee. A permit issued under the provisions of this subsection (c) shall be valid for a single period of six (6) months. Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 19; 1976, ch. 501, § 6; 1978, ch. 678, § 2; 1981, ch. 462, § 8; T.C.A., § 63-747; Acts 1982, ch. 712, § 5; 2005, ch. 387, § 5.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 63-7-110 cover?
Section 63-7-110 ("Practical nurse licensure.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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