Tennessee Statutes
§ 63-7-101 — Purpose of chapter
Tennessee·Title 63
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.
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Legislative History
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-729; Acts 1990, ch. 651, § 1; 2005, ch. 387, § 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 63-1-101
Powers and duties§ 63-1-102
Chapter definitions§ 63-1-103
Application for licenses§ 63-1-104
Issuance of licenses§ 63-1-105
Signing of licenses§ 63-1-107
License renewals§ 63-1-109
Display of license or certificate of registration - Terminology used in signs and written material§ 63-1-111
Retirement§ 63-1-112
License and registration fees§ 63-1-114
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