Tennessee RN license renewal and continuing education

This page explains the ACLS certification process in Tennessee, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Tennessee through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

Tennessee Department of Health for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Tennessee Department of Health Board of Medical Examiners for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Tennessee Board of Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
TN Dept of Health for physical therapists accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy for occupational therapists accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Tennessee Dept. of Health Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
TN Dept of Health Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board for EMTs accepts our EVERY COURSE because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination for osteopathic examiners accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

Tennessee is a compact state. If you are moving to Tennessee or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for application by endorsement in order to use your license in Tennessee. General instructions are listed below.

Completed, notarized application with $115 fee
Graduation from an approved nursing program
Satisfactory NCLEX or SBTPE scores
Passport style photo
Copy of your diploma or transcript from your nursing program
Verification of licensure using the verification form in the application or www.nursys.com if your original state participates in Nursys
Nursys verification fee is $30. Complete the license verification form included in the packet only if your state does not participate in the Nursys system. Contact your state for applicable fees.
Criminal background check
Instructions link
Proof of lawful presence in the US
All applicants must complete and submit a notarized Declaration of Citizenship form.

Licenses must be renewed every two years. You can do it online through the Tennessee Board of Nursing renewal page. Cost of renewal is $100.

Foreign educated nurses must provide a Professional Report from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing School (CGFNS) or an official school transcript.

Continuing competency

Click here for details on continuing competency.

Contact information

Tennessee Board of Nursing web address

Tennessee Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: 615-532-5166 (local)
Toll-free: 1-800-778-4123

Fax: 615-741-7899

Email: Email Tennessee nursingEmail

In-person training

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in TN.

Prime Medical Training
11020 Kingston Pike, Suite 340/ Knoxville, TN BLS ACLS PALS

CodeOne CPR
805 S Church St, Ste 9/ Murfreesboro, TN BLS ACLS PALS

Precious Hearts CPR
2320 West End Avenue/ Nashville, TN BLS ACLS PALS

Providence First Response CPR
1130 Woodridge Pl./ Mt. Juliet, TN BLS ACLS PALS

Code One CPR
805 S. Church St. Suite 6/ Murfreesboro, TN BLS ACLS PALS

National Save A Life
PO Box 8911/ Gallatin, TN BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 41 training sites in TN. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

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