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Continuing Education

Tennessee · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

5 contact hours every 2 years · 1 mandatory topic.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

Total Hours
5 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Basis
Not specified

5 contact hours per 2-year cycle (same as RN) plus 5h pharmacology for prescriptive authority. Must maintain national certification.

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Controlled substance prescribing practices

Must include instruction in Tennessee Department of Health treatment guidelines on opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates and carisoprodol; Certificate of Fitness holders only

2h
Every cycle
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