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TN Code § 63-6-1008 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 10 - Acupuncture|§ 63-6-1008. Use of Needles

  All certified individuals under this part shall use only presterilized, disposable needles in their administration of acupuncture treatments. The use of staples in the practice of acupuncture is prohibited.   Health practices shall include:  Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant before handling needles and between treatment of different patients;   Skin in the area of penetration shall be thoroughly swabbed with alcohol or other germicidal solution before inserting needles; and   Individuals shall pass a nationally recognized clean needle technique course before being allowed to practice acupuncture and related techniques.
TN Code § 63-6-1009 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 10 - Acupuncture|§ 63-6-1009. Fees

  The board, in consultation with the committee, shall set fees relative to the application, certification and renewal thereof in amounts sufficient to pay all of the expenses of certification and of the committee directly attributable to the performance of its duties under this part.   All deposits and disbursements shall be handled in accordance with § 63-1-137.
TN Code § 63-6-1010 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 10 - Acupuncture|§ 63-6-1010. Use of Titles

  The titles “licensed acupuncturist” or “ADS” may be used by persons certified under this part. No person who is not properly licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy shall use certification under this part to identify such person as a doctor or physician.   Each person certified to practice acupuncture shall post the certificate in a conspicuous location at such person's place of practice.
TN Code § 63-6-1201 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 12 - Cytopathology Services|§ 63-6-1201. Part Definitions

 For purposes of this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Cytopathology services” means the examination of cells from fluids, aspirates, washings, brushings or smears, including the Pap test examination performed by a physician or under the supervision of a physician; and   “Onsite medical clinic” means a medical clinic located on the premises of the patient's employer for which cytopathology services are provided and for which a patient has no financial obligation to pay for the cytopathology services.
TN Code § 63-6-1202 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 12 - Cytopathology Services|§ 63-6-1202. Claims, Bills or Demands for Payment for Services

 A clinical laboratory or physician, located in this state, or in another state, providing cytopathology services for patients in this state, shall present or cause to be presented a claim, bill or demand for payment for these services only to the following:   The patient directly;   The responsible insurer or other third party payor;   The hospital, public health clinic, nonprofit health clinic ordering the services, or onsite medical clinic;   The referring laboratory, other than a laboratory of a physician's office or group practice that does not perform the technical or professional component of the cytopathology service for which the claim, bill, or demand is presented; or   Governmental agencies or their specified public or private agent, agency, or organization on behalf of the recipient of the services.
TN Code § 63-6-1203 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 12 - Cytopathology Services|§ 63-6-1203. Restrictions on Solicitation for Payment by Licensed Practitioner

 Except as provided by § 63-6-1206, no licensed practitioner in the state shall, directly or indirectly, charge, bill or otherwise solicit payment for cytopathology services, unless the professional component of the services was rendered personally by the licensed practitioner or under the licensed practitioner's direct supervision in accordance with § 353 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. § 263a).
TN Code § 63-6-1204 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 12 - Cytopathology Services|§ 63-6-1204. Reimbursement of Licensed Practitioner

 No patient, insurer, third party payor, hospital, public health clinic or nonprofit health clinic shall be required to reimburse any licensed practitioner for charges or claims submitted in violation of this part.
TN Code § 63-6-1205 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 12 - Cytopathology Services|§ 63-6-1205. Assignment of Benefits

 Nothing in this part shall be construed to mandate the assignment of benefits for cytopathology services as defined in § 63-6-1201.
TN Code § 63-6-1206 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 12 - Cytopathology Services|§ 63-6-1206. Referring Laboratory

 This part does not prohibit billing of a referring laboratory for cytopathology services in instances where a sample or samples must be sent to another specialist; provided, that, for purposes of this section, “referring laboratory” does not include a laboratory of a physician's office or group practice that does not perform the technical or professional component of the cytopathology service involved.
TN Code § 63-6-1207 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 12 - Cytopathology Services|§ 63-6-1207. Violations

 The appropriate state licensing board having jurisdiction over any practitioner who may request or provide cytopathology services may revoke, suspend or deny renewal of the license of any practitioner who violates this part.
TN Code § 63-7-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-101. Purpose of Chapter

 The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life and health by requiring each person who is practicing or is offering to practice nursing to submit evidence that the person is qualified to practice and to be licensed as provided in this chapter. Such evidence of qualifications shall be submitted to the state board of nursing, which is the regulatory body authorized to enforce this chapter.
TN Code § 63-7-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-104. Registered Nurse Qualifications

 An applicant for a license to practice professional nursing shall submit to the board evidence in such form as the board may prescribe that such applicant:   Is in good physical and mental health;   Holds a diploma from a four-year accredited high school, or the equivalent thereof, as determined by the board; and   Has successfully completed a course of study in an approved school of nursing, as defined by the board, and the applicant holds a diploma or degree from an approved school of nursing or the approved school has certified to the board that the applicant has met all requirements for a diploma or degree.
TN Code § 63-7-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-105. Registered Nurse Licensure

  By Examination.  An applicant for a license to practice professional nursing shall be required to pass an examination in such subjects as the board may determine. The board shall issue a license to practice professional nursing to an applicant who successfully completes the examination.   Without Examination.  The board may issue a license to practice professional nursing to a professional or registered nurse who has been duly licensed in another state or territory if, in the opinion of the board, the individual meets the professional nurse qualifications that, at the time of the applicant's graduation, were in effect in this state.   Temporary Permits.  The board may issue a temporary permit to a professional or registered nurse duly licensed according to the laws of another state and who has made application for permanent licensure in Tennessee. A permit issued under this subsection (c) shall be valid for a single period of six (6) months.
TN Code § 63-7-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-106. Registered Nurse Fees — Certification to Other States

   The applicant for a license to practice as a professional or registered nurse by examination must pay a fee as set by the board and the board may direct, by regulation, that a part of the fee shall be paid directly to a testing service by the applicant.   An unsuccessful applicant for licensure by examination may rewrite the examination upon payment of a fee as set by the board, and the board may direct, by regulation, that a part of the fee shall be paid directly to a testing service by the applicant.   The applicant for a license to practice as a professional or registered nurse without examination under § 63-7-105(b) shall pay a fee as set by the board.     The applicant for a temporary permit shall pay a fee as set by the board.   Any person who holds a license to practice professional nursing under this chapter, and who seeks to be licensed in another state by endorsement on the basis of the person's Tennessee license, shall have the license certified by the board for a fee as set by the board.   The applicant for a duplicate original license or a duplicate renewal certificate shall pay a fee as set by the board.   The applicant for a school transcript shall pay a fee as set by the board.   The applicant for a change in name shall pay a fee as set by the board.   An applicant for a certificate of fitness or a temporary certificate of fitness pursuant to § 63-7-123 shall pay a fee as set by the board.
TN Code § 63-7-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-107. Use of “Registered Nurse” Title

 Any person who holds a license to practice professional nursing under this chapter shall, during the effective period of such license, be entitled to use the title “nurse,” “registered nurse,” or the abbreviation “R.N.” No other person shall assume such titles or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters or signs to indicate that the person using the same is a professional or registered nurse.
TN Code § 63-7-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-108. “Practice of Practical Nursing” Defined

 The “practice of practical nursing” means the performance for compensation of selected acts required in the nursing care of the ill, injured or infirm and/or carrying out medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist under the direction of a licensed physician, dentist or professional registered nurse. The licensed practical nurse shall have preparation in and understanding of nursing, but shall not be required to have the same degree of education and preparation as required of a registered nurse.
TN Code § 63-7-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-109. Practical Nurse Qualifications

 An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board evidence in such form as the board may prescribe that the applicant:   Is in good physical and mental health;   Has completed the twelfth grade or its equivalent or has successfully passed the test for and has received a general equivalency diploma and such other preliminary qualifications and requirements as the board may prescribe; and   Has successfully completed a course of study in an approved school for practical nurses, as defined by the board, and the applicant holds a certificate therefrom, or the approved school has certified to the board that the applicant has met all requirements for a certificate.
TN Code § 63-7-110 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-110. Practical Nurse Licensure

  By Examination.  An applicant for a license to practice practical nursing shall be required to pass a written examination as prescribed by the board. The board shall issue a license to practice practical nursing to an applicant who successfully completes the examination.   Without Examination.  The board may issue a license to a licensed practical nurse who has been duly licensed in another state or territory if, in the opinion of the board, the individual meets the practical nurse qualifications that, at the time of the applicant's graduation, were in effect in this state.   Temporary Permits.  The board may issue a temporary permit to a practical nurse duly licensed according to the laws of another state and who has made application for a permanent license in Tennessee. A permit issued under the provisions of this subsection (c) shall be valid for a single period of six (6) months.
TN Code § 63-7-111 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-111. Practical Nurse Fees — Certification to Other States

   The applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall pay an examination fee as set by the board, and the board may direct, by regulation, that a part of the fee shall be paid directly to a testing service by the applicant.   An applicant to rewrite an examination shall pay an examination fee as set by the board, and the board may direct, by regulation, that a part of the fee shall be paid directly to a testing service by the applicant.     The applicant to practice as a licensed practical nurse without examination under § 63-7-110(b) shall pay a fee as set by the board.   The applicant for a permit shall pay a fee as set by the board.   Any person who holds a license to practice as a practical nurse under this chapter and who seeks to be licensed in another state by endorsement on the basis of the person's Tennessee license shall have the license certified by the board for a fee as set by the board.   The applicant for a duplicate original license or a duplicate renewal certificate shall pay a fee as set by the board.   The applicant for a school transcript shall pay a fee as set by the board.   The applicant for a change in name shall pay a fee as set by the board.
TN Code § 63-7-112 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-112. Use of “Licensed Practical Nurse” Title

 Any person who holds a license to practice practical nursing under this chapter shall, during the effective period of such license, be entitled to use the title “nurse,” “licensed practical nurse” or the abbreviation “L.P.N.” No other person shall assume such titles or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters or signs to indicate that the person using the same is a licensed practical nurse.
TN Code § 63-7-113 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-113. Examinations

  An examination for both the professional and practical nurses shall be held at least once each year at such time and place as the board may determine and additional examinations as the board may deem necessary.   The board shall appoint the number of nurses and proctors necessary to administer the examination in each place designated and make such rules and regulations in regard to the examinations as are essential to efficient service. Each nurse or proctor shall receive fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for each day of service, and in addition thereto, shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses. Such expenses shall be claimed and paid in accordance with the prevailing travel regulations of the state government.
TN Code § 63-7-117 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-117. Application for School Accreditation

 An institution desiring to conduct a school of professional nursing or a school of practical nursing on ground, distance, online or via other electronic means must apply to the board for approval, and submit evidence that it is prepared to:   Carry out the prescribed basic professional nursing curriculum or the prescribed curriculum for practical nursing, as the case may be; and   Meet other standards established by this chapter or by the board.
TN Code § 63-7-118 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-118. Investigation of Applicants for Accreditation

 A survey of the institution or institutions and agencies with which the school is to be affiliated shall be made by the executive director or by a qualified nurse appointed for this purpose by the board. The school shall submit a written report to the board. If, in the opinion of the board, the requirements for an approved school are found to be met, the board shall approve such school and designate it as an approved school of nursing.
TN Code § 63-7-119 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-119. Survey of Schools and Report — Loss of Accreditation

 At least once every eight (8) years, the executive director or other authorized employee shall survey each school of nursing in Tennessee and submit a written report to the board. If the board determines that a school of nursing previously approved is not maintaining the required standards, written notice shall be furnished the school with a specification of the deficiencies claimed to exist by the board. After a hearing, which shall be afforded if demanded, a school that fails to correct the deficiencies written in such notice within the time specified shall be removed from the list of approved schools of nursing.
TN Code § 63-7-120 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-120. Violations and Penalties

  It is a Class B misdemeanor for any person, corporation or association to:  Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license or record, or aid or abet therein;   Practice nursing as defined by this chapter under cover of any diploma, license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or assigned or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;   Practice nursing as defined by this chapter unless duly licensed to do so under this chapter;   Use in connection with the person's name any designation tending to imply that the person is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse unless duly licensed so to practice under this chapter;   Practice nursing during the time the person's license issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked;   Conduct a school of nursing or a program for the training of practical nurses unless the school or program has been approved by the board; or   Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter.     Legal procedure in prosecution of violations of this section shall be in accordance with general statutes.
TN Code § 63-7-121 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-121. Validity of License Issued on or Before September 1, 1967

 Any person holding a license to practice as a registered or professional nurse or licensed practical nurse issued by the board that is valid on September 1, 1967, shall thereafter be considered to be licensed under this chapter.
TN Code § 63-7-122 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-122. Enjoining Violations

  The board of nursing, in addition to the powers and duties expressly granted by this chapter in the matter of suspension or revocation of a license, is authorized and empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction to enjoin:  Any person from practicing or from attempting to practice as a professional or registered nurse, as described in § 63-7-103, or as a licensed practical nurse, as described in § 63-7-108, without possessing a valid license;   Any licensee from practicing who has been found guilty of the acts enumerated in § 63-7-115; or   Any person from using the title “nurse” or from using any other title, abbreviation, or designation in connection with the person's name, occupation, or profession that indicates or implies that the person is a practicing nurse, but who does not possess a valid license or certificate from the board of nursing.     No injunction bond shall be required of the board.   Jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts to hear and determine such causes as chancery causes and to exercise full and complete jurisdiction in such injunctive proceedings.
TN Code § 63-7-124 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-124. Authority to Issue Oral Contraceptives and Drugs Relating to Sexually Transmitted Diseases

  Notwithstanding former §§ 63-1-132(c) [repealed] and 63-7-123, a professional nurse, licensed pursuant to §§ 63-7-104 — 63-7-107, who is employed by a primary health care center established under § 68-1-701, that receives fifty percent (50%) or more of its family planning funds from funds distributed by the department of health, has the authority to issue, in the same manner as is currently permitted the department or local health departments under § 63-10-205:  Oral contraceptives, excluding abortifacients; and   Drugs relating to sexually transmitted diseases.     A drug issued under this section shall be issued in accordance with any protocols or standards established by the department for the use of such drug.   No drugs as provided in this section shall be issued unless a physician has examined the patient for the condition for which such drugs are issued; provided, that this requirement does not supersede any protocol under which a nurse practitioner is rendering service to a patient pursuant to § 63-6-204 or § 63-7-123.
TN Code § 63-7-125 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 7 - Nursing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-7-125. Confidentiality

  The confidential communications between a client and a registered nurse who is nationally certified as a specialist in psychiatric and mental health nursing and who is practicing in that specialty are considered equivalent to the confidential communications between a patient and a licensed physician practicing as a psychiatrist, under laws addressing privilege and confidentiality and shall have the same protections accorded to patient-psychiatrist communications under § 24-1-207.   Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent disclosure of confidential communications in proceedings arising under title 37, chapter 1, part 4, concerning mandatory child abuse reports, or in proceedings arising under title 71, chapter 6, part 1, concerning mandatory adult abuse reports.