If you hold a Tennessee RN license, the Tennessee Board of Nursing requires you to satisfy a continuing-competence requirement each two-year renewal cycle. The most common option is 10 contact hours of continuing education, though the Board also accepts other competency evidence such as national certification or qualifying nursing practice. Retain your documentation for four years, and consider using CE Broker, which the Board encourages for tracking. Below is the full breakdown of what you need and when it is due.
10 hours / 2 years
Ten contact hours of CE is the most common competency option.
Competency alternatives
National certification or qualifying practice can also satisfy the requirement.
Retain records 4 years
Keep CE documentation for four years after completion.
CE Broker encouraged
The Board encourages CE Broker for tracking continuing competence.
How many CE hours Tennessee RNs need
Tennessee requires RNs to satisfy continuing competence every two years. The most common option is 10 contact hours of continuing education; other competency evidence such as national certification may also be accepted.
Mandated subject requirements
Tennessee does not currently mandate specific CE subject hours for RNs beyond the overall continuing-competence requirement. Confirm current rules with the Board.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Tennessee RN licenses renew every two years, with renewal notices issued 45 days before expiration. Complete and document your hours before your renewal date and retain records for four years.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
Tennessee RN licenses renew biennially. RNs must satisfy a continuing-competence requirement; the most common option is 10 contact hours of CE. Tennessee also accepts other competency evidence such as national certification or qualifying nursing practice. Retain documentation for four years; the Board encourages use of CE Broker.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Tennessee Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Tennessee Board of Nursing (Department of Health). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Nurse Licensure Compact: active. Active. One multistate RN/LPN license from the home state authorizes practice in member states; practice-state requirements (including CE) may still overlay.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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Tennessee RN Continuing Education Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Tennessee RNs need?
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10 contact hours every two years is the most common option for satisfying continuing competence.
Does Tennessee use CE Broker?
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The Board encourages CE Broker as a tracking tool, though it is not strictly required.
How long must Tennessee RNs keep CE records?
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Four years from the end of the calendar year in which the course is completed.
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