Tennessee SB0644 amends nursing education standards, setting minimum hours and early access to curricula for practical nursing programs.
Tennessee SB0644 modifies the Tennessee Code to establish minimum curricula and standards for nursing schools, particularly for practical nursing programs offered by public higher education institutions. The bill mandates a minimum of 1,296 clock hours or equivalent credit hours for these programs. It also allows students to take the national council licensure exam for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN) upon program completion, provided they meet age requirements.
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