How do I endorse my nursing license to Tennessee?

The Process

  1. Complete an application for Licensure by Endorsement online.
  2. Upload the following documents with your application: A passport type photo signed and dated on the front.
  3. Submit the associated fee with application.
  4. Complete Background Check.
  5. Request verification from your original state of licensure.

How long does it take to get a Tennessee nursing license?

approximately six weeks
New nurses who have graduated from nursing school and are applying for their first license will need to apply by exam. You should allow approximately six weeks for license processing. Applicants for either type of license will need the following: Verification of state residency.

How do you become licensed in Tennessee as an APN?

The prospective APN must complete a post-basic advanced practice program. He or she will need to earn a degree at at least the master’s level (for example, an MSN or PhD). The degree is to be in some specialty of nursing (Nurse Practitioner programs in Tennessee).

Is Tennessee a nurse licensure compact state?

Tennessee is a member of the nurse license compact. Nurses who hold residence and licensing in other compact states do not need a Tennessee license to practice there unless they switch their primary residency.

What states are compact Nursing States with Tennessee?

What states can I work in with a Nurse Compact license?

  • Alabama.
  • Arizona.
  • Arkansas.
  • Colorado.
  • Delaware.
  • Florida.
  • Georgia.
  • Idaho.

How do I transfer my RN license to another state?

Once you’ve passed the NCLEX exam, getting your license in another state can be done in two easy steps:

  1. Pass the NCLEX exam (if not yet completed).
  2. Apply for Licensure by Endorsement on your new BON state website.
  3. Pay the applicable fees associated with the transfer.

Does TN offer temporary nursing license?

TN Board does not issue temporary licenses. Up to 6 weeks upon receipt of all required docs.

Can nurse practitioners practice independently in Tennessee?

Currently, Tennessee is one of the few remaining states with restrictive practice laws for NPs. These laws require full physician supervision on-site at all times or have regular oversight visits from a physician.

How much is a APRN license in Tennessee?

Fees: No initial application fee for licensure by exam. $115 Licensure by Endorsement. $200 Examination.

What states are compact nursing States with Tennessee?

What is the meaning of compact state?

Compact state. A compact state in the political geography context is a state (country) in which the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly. Compact states are one of six different shapes for states and are never perfect circles.