Tennessee Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, Tennessee registered nurses need two continued-competence activities every 2 years (the CE option is 5 contact hours, or 10 if not practicing). Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: No upload; keep proof 4 years. Verified against the Tennessee board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
Two continued-competence activities / 2 yrs (CE option = 5 contact hrs; 10 if not practicing)
Cycle & deadline
Biennial
LPN / LVN
same as RN
Reporting
Keep proof 4 yrs
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Tennessee board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
Tennessee CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | Two continued-competence activities / 2 yrs (CE option = 5 contact hrs; 10 if not practicing) |
| LPN / LVN | same as RN |
Required (mandatory) topics in Tennessee
None specified by the board.
Tennessee license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial
How to renew your Tennessee nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: Two continued-competence activities / 2 yrs (CE option = 5 contact hrs; 10 if not practicing).
- Report or record CE: Keep proof 4 yrs.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Tennessee board site.
- Keep certificates in case of audit.
Renewal fees & late renewal
RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.
Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.
Is Tennessee a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. Tennessee is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take Tennessee-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Tennessee nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Tennessee RN need?
Two continued-competence activities / 2 yrs (CE option = 5 contact hrs; 10 if not practicing).
When does a Tennessee nursing license expire?
Biennial.
What mandatory CE topics does Tennessee require?
No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.
Does Tennessee use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
Keep proof 4 yrs.
Do Tennessee LPNs/LVNs need CE?
same as RN.
Is Tennessee a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. Tennessee is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/ContinuedCompetenceRequirements.pdf
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.