Tennessee LPN CE Courses (2026)

What Tennessee requires for LPN renewal

Tennessee does not strictly mandate CE hours; instead, under Rule 1000-01-.18 LPNs (and RNs) must maintain evidence of TWO items from a list of 14 continuing-competence options for each biennial renewal. The continuing-education option (item 9) is satisfied by 10 contact hours per renewal period of CE/in-service education applicable to nursing practice. Other accepted options include a satisfactory employer evaluation, a peer evaluation letter, contract renewal/re-appointment, a written self-evaluation, current national certification, documented nursing goals, qualifying volunteer/board service, a published nursing article, a two-week Board-approved refresher or comprehensive orientation program, qualifying nursing-school transcript credit, or retaking and passing the NCLEX. Evidence must be retained four years and produced within 30 days of a board request. No specific mandatory topic is required for the LPN CE pathway.

Full LPN renewal guide for Tennessee (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Tennessee LPN CE course providers

• Nurse.com CE

  Accredited nursing CE for LPNs/LVNs, including state-mandated topic courses.

• Elite Learning — Nursing CE

  State-specific LPN/LVN CE packages built around each state's renewal rules.

• CEUfast

  ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted for LPNs in most states.

• Wild Iris Medical Education

  Individual accredited nursing CE courses for LPNs/LVNs.

Tennessee LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Tennessee?

Tennessee does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. Tennessee does not strictly mandate CE hours; instead, under Rule 1000-01-.18 LPNs (and RNs) must maintain evidence of TWO items from a list of 14 continuing-competence options for each biennial renewal. The continuing-education option (item 9) is satisfied by 10 contact hours per renewal period of CE/in-service education applicable to nursing practice. Other accepted options include a satisfactory employer evaluation, a peer evaluation letter, contract renewal/re-appointment, a written self-evaluation, current national certification, documented nursing goals, qualifying volunteer/board service, a published nursing article, a two-week Board-approved refresher or comprehensive orientation program, qualifying nursing-school transcript credit, or retaking and passing the NCLEX. Evidence must be retained four years and produced within 30 days of a board request. No specific mandatory topic is required for the LPN CE pathway.

Do online LPN CE courses count in Tennessee?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Tennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health) and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Tennessee LPN CE?

Tennessee uses CE Broker to track LPN continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Tennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Tennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health) site →

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