Nurse License Requirements in Tennessee
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Tennessee Board of Nursing
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Pearson VUE
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN)
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Tennessee Board of Nursing, under the Tennessee Department of Health, licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Biennial renewal with continuing education.