Board of Nursing
COVID-19 Impact to NCLEX Candidates
As concerns related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue, NCSBN is working with Pearson VUE, the NCLEX testing vendor, to ensure the safety of the NCLEX testing candidates. For updated information, please visit https://www.ncsbn.org/14428.htm
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When completing the application process below, you will be required to submit an official transcript from the institution where you completed your education. The transcript must be mailed directly from the educational institution to the board office located at 665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37243.
Applications
- Criminal Background Checks
- OCA Numbers for Criminal Background Checks
- Address Change
- Declaration of Primary State of Residence
- Name Change Request
- Declaration of Citizenship
- Licensure Verification Request (NURSYS)
- Tennessee Endorsement Licensure Verification Request for those states NOT listed on NURSYS
- Expedited Licensure for Military Member
- Declaration of Eligibility for Military Spouse
- Affidavit of Retirement From Practice in Tennessee
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
► Initial licensure applications are now available online. The online application allows health care professionals to apply for an initial license and complete and update the practitioner profile that is mandatory for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. You will upload the documents required to complete your initial application. The user friendly application lets you pay using credit card, debit card or e-check. Select the link below to begin.
- Instructions for Initial APRN Licensure Application
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Application - Effective August 5, 2019, the initial licensure fee will be eliminated. Refunds will not be issued for those who apply prior to August 5, 2019.
- APRN Notice and Formulary - for adding or deleting supervising physician(s)
- Mandatory Practitioner Profile Questionnaire for Licensed Health Care Providers (doc)
- APRN Reinstatement Application (doc)
Registered Nurse (RN)
► Information regarding COVID-19 impact to NCLEX candidates from NCSBN: https://www.ncsbn.org/14428.htm
►Initial licensure applications are now available online. The online application allows health care professionals to apply for an initial license. You will upload the documents required to complete your initial application. The user friendly application lets you pay using credit card, debit card or e-check. Select the link below to begin.
- RN-LPN Exam Application Instructions for Students and Graduates
- RN Initial Licensure by Exam Application - Effective August 5, 2019, the initial licensure fee will be eliminated. Refunds will not be issued for those who apply prior to August 5, 2019.
- Tutorial for RN Endorsement Application
- RN Endorsement Application
- RN-LPN Reinstatement Instructions
- RN-LPN Reinstatement Application
- Registered Nurse First Assistant Initial Licensure Application - Effective August 5, 2019, the initial licensure fee will be eliminated. Refunds will not be issued for those who apply prior to August 5, 2019.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
► Information regarding COVID-19 impact to NCLEX candidates from NCSBN: https://www.ncsbn.org/14428.htm
► Initial licensure applications are now available online. The online application allows health care professionals to apply for an initial license. You will upload the documents required to complete your initial application. The user friendly application lets you pay using credit card, debit card or e-check. Select the link below to begin
- RN-LPN Exam Application Instructions for Students and Graduates
- LPN Initial Licensure by Exam Application - Effective August 5, 2019, the initial licensure fee will be eliminated. Refunds will not be issued for those who apply prior to August 5, 2019.
- Tutorial for LPN Endorsement
- LPN Endorsement Application
- RN-LPN Reinstatement Instructions
- RN-LPN Reinstatement Application
Medication Aide
- Medication Aide Certification Application *Submit this application only after passing the certification exam for Tennessee. Only those graduates of approved programs are eligible for Medication Aide Certification in Tennessee. Approved Medication Aide Training programs may be found at: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/nursing/educational-programs/Medication%20Aide%20Training%20Programs%202021.pdf .
- Effective August 5, 2019, the initial licensure fee will be eliminated. Refunds will not be issued for those who apply prior to August 5, 2019.