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TN SB 644

enacted

Nurses, Nursing - As enacted, requires the board of nursing to permit a student to enroll in a practical nursing program offered by a public institution of higher education governed by the Tennessee board of regents if the student meets the qualifications for a high school diploma or its equivalent and meets other requirements; requires the board of nursing to permit a student enrolled in a practical nursing program to sit for the national council licensure exam for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN) upon completion of a practical nursing program. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 63.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Introduced
2025-02-10
Status date
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Latest action
2025-05-15 — Pub. Ch. 435
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  • SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/19/2025 Passed (3)

    2025-03-19 · pass · 9-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2025 Passed (2)

    2025-03-26 · pass · 32-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2025 Passed (1)

    2025-04-21 · pass · 92-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/22/2025 Passed (1)

    2025-04-22 · pass · 33-0

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0644&ga=114

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