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.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts
§ 63-7-101. Purpose of Chapter
§ 63-7-104. Registered Nurse Qualifications
§ 63-7-107. Use of “Registered Nurse” Title
§ 63-7-108. “Practice of Practical Nursing” Defined
§ 63-7-109. Practical Nurse Qualifications
§ 63-7-112. Use of “Licensed Practical Nurse” Title
§ 63-7-117. Application for School Accreditation
§ 63-7-118. Investigation of Applicants for Accreditation
§ 63-7-119. Survey of Schools and Report — Loss of Accreditation
§ 63-7-121. Validity of License Issued on or Before September 1, 1967