how to get a lpn licence in tennesseeif you live in anouther state

[Barbara c kelley]

I live in Rochester New York and i am a l.p.n.. i want to move to the Kingsport Tennessee area. How do you find out information about getting a nursing licence in Tennessee. I love geriatrics and want to work in a senior living facility. I have over a years expierence as a l.p.n. and over 27 years in the healh care field , i was a patient care tech in a large hospitial in Rochester before becoming a l.p.n. thank you . Sincerly Barbara C . Kelley L.P.N.

[elkpark]

Have you checked the TN BON website? All the information and forms you need to apply for licensure by endorsement (which is what you want, not licensure by examination, since you are already licensed in another state) should be there.

[xdriggs]

I can address this on a minor note since I am moving from Texas to Tennessee. I went through getting all the papers including fingerprint cards to get my fingerprints to them. Now unlike NY Texas is a compact state the same as Tennessee so I was told that I had to have a Tennessee address and driver's license then they would issue me an RN license. The rationale is being from a compact state I can work for 30 days on my Texas license. I did not apply for a temp license because I could work for a short time with my Texas license. All that being said if I were you I would get a temporary permit then relocate and get the above requirements and at that time apply for the permanent license. I hope this helps.