Tennessee Nursing CE Requirements

Everything you need to know about completing continuing education for Tennessee nursing license renewal — required hours, mandatory topics, deadlines, and where to take your CEUs online.

None
RN CE hours
Continued competency
2 years
Renewal cycle
Per state board
0
Mandatory topics
every renewal
Yes
CE Broker reporting
Auto-reported

Check Your Nursing CE Compliance

Find out exactly how many continuing education hours you need to renew your license — including any state-mandated topics like opioids, domestic violence, or implicit bias.

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When Is My Tennessee Renewal Deadline?

Tennessee renewal deadlines follow this pattern: End of your birth month. Use the calculator above to estimate your specific deadline based on your last renewal date. The state board issues a courtesy renewal notice, but the legal responsibility for renewing on time is yours.

Practicing nursing on an expired license is a violation of state law. If your renewal lapses, contact the Tennessee Board of Nursing immediately to learn about late-renewal or reinstatement options.

Take Your Tennessee CEUs at CE Ready

CE Ready is an ANCC-accredited continuing education provider (Provider P0986) with course bundles built specifically for Tennessee nurses. Their packages cover both the total contact-hour requirement and every mandatory topic listed above, and they auto-report your completed hours to CE Broker on your behalf.

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CE Requirements in Other States

South Carolina30 hrs · 2 yearsSouth DakotaNo fixed hrs · 2 yearsTexas20 hrs · 2 yearsUtah30 hrs · 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my nursing license in Tennessee?
Tennessee does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours. Nurses must satisfy the board's continued-competency requirement, which may include practice hours, certification, or voluntary CE. Verify the current options at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/nursing-board.html.
What are the mandatory CE topics for Tennessee nurses?
Tennessee does not mandate specific CE topics beyond the general contact-hour total. Nurses may choose any board-approved subjects.
Does Tennessee use CE Broker?
Yes. Tennessee is a CE Broker state. Approved CE providers automatically report your completed hours to the board — you do not need to submit paper certificates. CE Ready, our partner platform, reports to CE Broker on your behalf.
When is the nursing license renewal deadline in Tennessee?
Tennessee licenses expire at the end of your birth month on a 2 years cycle. Use the calculator above with your last renewal date to see your estimated deadline.

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