Tennessee LPN license renewal requirements

How many continuing education hours Tennessee Board of Nursing requires of licensed practical nurses at renewal, what counts toward them, and where that comes from.

Independently verifiedagainst Tennessee Board of Nursing’s published requirements. The exact date and primary source are free with an account.About the source ↗

Total required

10 contact hours

every 2 years, at renewal — continued competency (two items from a board-listed menu)

Applies to
Licensed Practical Nurses licensed in Tennessee
Renewal cycle
2 years

Renewal at a glance

How to renew your Tennessee LPN license

  1. Confirm your renewal date

    Check the expiration date on your Tennessee LPN license and begin before the board deadline.

  2. Complete the required education

    Complete 10 contact hours every 2 years, including any mandated subjects listed below.

  3. Keep your completion records

    Save course certificates and supporting documents in case the board requests proof or selects your renewal for audit.

  4. Renew through the official board

    Submit your renewal through Tennessee Board of Nursing and confirm that your renewed license is active.

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Quick answers

Tennessee LPN renewal questions

How many CE hours are required for Tennessee LPN renewal?

Tennessee requires 10 contact hours every 2 years for this license.

How often does a Tennessee LPN license renew?

The published renewal cycle is 2 years. Confirm your individual expiration date with Tennessee Board of Nursing.

Where should I verify the requirements before renewing?

Use the official source from Tennessee Board of Nursing. A free Currendo account shows the exact source link and the date these figures were last checked, below.

Source & verification

Where this comes from

Issuing board
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Primary source
The board’s own published document, linked in full — free with an account.
Last verified
Every figure on this page carries the date it was last checked — shown free with an account.
Re-checked
Every 90 days, and whenever the board posts a rule change. A page that falls behind says so at the top rather than presenting stale figures as current.
Not legal advice
Currendo publishes what the board publishes. Confirm with Tennessee Board of Nursing before you rely on it for a renewal deadline.

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