Can the Tennessee State Board of Nursing deny my request for a nursing license if I have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?
• Yes. According to Tennessee Statute Title 63-7-115, the Board has the authority to deny an individual the right to a nursing license based on a criminal conviction. In fact, the Board has the right to deny a license for other reasons as well (e.g., denial of a license in another state or discipline by a certifying agency). As an entering – or soon-to-enter – nursing student who has a criminal record, will the Tennessee Board of Nursing review my case now and let me know if I will be eligible for licensing when I complete my nursing studies? • No. The Tennessee Board of Nursing will not review cases in advance. It will be necessary for you to complete your nursing studies and then apply for licensing before your specific case will be reviewed.
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