Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1000 - Nursing
Chapter 1000-02 - Rules and Regulations of Licensed Practical Nurses
Section 1000-02-.03 - BIENNIAL REGISTRATION (RENEWAL)

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1000-02-.03

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) The due date for renewal is the last day of the month in which a licensee's birth date falls pursuant to the Division of Health Related Board's biennial birth date renewal system.

(a) The Board may request submission of evidence of satisfactory health, character, or practical nursing competence before renewal of registration if a licensee has been inactive in nursing for five (5) years or more, or if questions pertaining to health, character, or competence have been brought to the attention of the Board.

(b) Anyone submitting a renewal form or letter which is found to be untrue may be subject to disciplinary action as provided in Rule 1000-02-.04.

(2) Methods of Renewal

(a) Internet Renewals - Individuals may apply for renewal and pay the necessary fees via the Internet. The application to renew can be accessed at:

www.tennesseeanytime.org

(b) Paper Renewals - For individuals who have not renewed their registration online via the Internet, a renewal application form will be mailed to each individual licensed by the Division to the last address provided to the Division. Failure to receive such notification does not relieve the licensee from the responsibility of meeting all requirements for renewal.

(3) Change of Name. A married name shall be added to that by which the person was originally licensed in Tennessee, or a change of name spelling, or deletion by divorce of the name, or change of name by adoption by which the individual was originally licensed in Tennessee, or change of name from a lay to a religious one (or vice-versa) shall be made upon notification of this change to the Board accompanied by the statement signed by the licensee and payment of the required fee.

(4) Licensees who fail to comply with the renewal rules or notification received by them concerning failure to timely renew shall have their licenses processed pursuant to rule 1200-10-01-.10. The failure of any nurse to renew his/her license biennially or the failure to pay any fees required by law shall automatically forfeit the right of such nurse to practice nursing in this state.

(5) Retirement - A person who has filed the required information for permanent retirement of licensure with the Board shall be permitted to use the title Licensed Practical Nurse, Retired (L.P.N., R.). Currently licensed practical nurses who wish to permanently retire their license may submit to the board office the following information:

(a) A properly completed permanent retirement affidavit form (furnished by the Board).

(b) Other documentation which may be required by the Board.

(6) Procedure For Lost License. If a license or renewal certificate is lost, the nurse should notify the Board immediately. The licensee is required to complete a form, attested by a notary public, supplying identifying information and pay the required fee. In lieu of a license or renewal certificate, a statement verifying the issuance of a license will be made.

(7) Reinstatement of an Expired or Retired License - Reinstatement of a license that has expired or has been retired may be accomplished upon meeting the following conditions:

(a) Payment of all past due renewal fees and state regulatory fees, pursuant to Rule 1000-02-.12; and

(b) Payment of the L.P.N. Reinstatement Renewal fee, pursuant to Rule 1000-02-.12; and

(c) The Board may request submission of evidence of satisfactory health, character, or professional nursing competence before renewal of registration if a licensee has expired or been retired, or if questions pertaining to health, character, or competence have been brought to the attention of the Board.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-7-114, and 63-7-207.

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