How many times can you take Nclex in TN?

According to the NCSBN website (which is the company that writes the actual NCLEX). You can take the NCLEX up to 8 times per year with a 45 day waiting period between each attempt.

How long does it take to get a TN nursing license?

It takes up to 6 weeks upon receipt of all required documents.

How do you become a TN Board of Nursing?

Qualifications include current registered nurse licensure, a master’s degree in a nursing specialty area, three quarter hours of pharmacology, national certification and evidence of specialized practitioner skills.

Can you challenge the LPN exam in TN?

LPN-RN applicants may take the LPN Challenge Exam prior to LPN licensure, but must have an active LPN license prior to final acceptance into the program. Candidates who do not enter the program after 3 years of testing the LPN Challenge Exam will be required to repeat the exam process.

What state is the easiest to take NCLEX?

If you are looking for the best state for NCLEX, here are the top 5:

#1 Idaho. Not only are they known for their great potatoes, but their examination process is internationally friendly.
#2 Michigan.
#3 Montana.
#4 Colorado.
#5 Texas.

Can you work as a nurse without passing NCLEX?

Some issue temporary permits to candidates who are waiting to take the NCLEX and receive exam results. Some allow them to work for a short period under supervision as graduate nurses. Some states will not allow them to work as registered nurses until the NCLEX is passed and the RN license issued.

How long does it take to get a Tennessee nursing license by endorsement?

Nurses who already hold an active license in another state can apply by endorsement. New nurses who have graduated from nursing school and are applying for their first license will need to apply by exam. You should allow approximately six weeks for license processing.

Is TN a compact nursing State?

Tennessee passed a law that allowed it to become a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). This compact is very similar to the original NLC. The eNLC was implemented January 19, 2018. Member states will change as states pass laws to enact the eNLC.

Can a felon be a nurse in Tennessee?

Has no state or federal felony convictions (absolute bar to MSL); Has no misdemeanor convictions related to the practice of nursing (determined on a case-by-case basis); Is required to self-disclose participation in an alternative program, e.g. Tennessee Professional Assistance Program; and.

Can a LPN take the RN Nclex?

In order to make the transition from LPN to RN, LPNs generally complete an accredited registered nurse program and take the national exam for RN licensure known as the NCLEX-RN. In some cases, however, LPNs are able to waive a portion of the RN program because of their experience.