Tennessee
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in Tennessee (2026)
No contact hours required to renew, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial competency requirement, due with each license renewal
Continuing education
No contact hours required to renew
No blanket CE-hour mandate. Rule 1000-01-.18 requires evidence of TWO items from a 14-option competency list — one option is 10 contact hours of CE, but employer evaluations, peer review, national certification, publications also qualify.
Source: Tennessee Board of Nursing · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Tennessee Board of Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in Tennessee?
- Biennial competency requirement, due with each license renewal
- How many contact hours do I need in Tennessee?
- No contact hours required to renew. No blanket CE-hour mandate. Rule 1000-01-.18 requires evidence of TWO items from a 14-option competency list — one option is 10 contact hours of CE, but employer evaluations, peer review, national certification, publications also qualify.
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in Tennessee?
- Through Tennessee Board of Nursing. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.