# Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-108: "Practice of practical nursing" defined

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-108
- **Heading:** "Practice of practical nursing" defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 7 / Section 63-7-108

## Text

The "practice of practical nursing" means the performance for compensation of selected acts required in the nursing care of the ill, injured or infirm and/or carrying out medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist under the direction of a licensed physician, dentist or professional registered nurse. The licensed practical nurse shall have preparation in and understanding of nursing, but shall not be required to have the same degree of education and preparation as required of a registered nurse. Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 17; T.C.A., § 63-745.
The "practice of practical nursing" means the performance for compensation of selected acts required in the nursing care of the ill, injured or infirm and/or carrying out medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist under the direction of a licensed physician, dentist or professional registered nurse. The licensed practical nurse shall have preparation in and understanding of nursing, but shall not be required to have the same degree of education and preparation as required of a registered nurse.
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 17; T.C.A., § 63-745.

## Nearby sections

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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-102 Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C7_S63-7-102.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-105 Registered nurse licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C7_S63-7-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-106 Registered nurse fees - Certification to other states](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C7_S63-7-106.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-110 Practical nurse licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C7_S63-7-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-111 Practical nurse fees - Certification to other states](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C7_S63-7-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-112 Use of "licensed practical nurse" title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C7_S63-7-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-113 Examinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C7_S63-7-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-114 Renewal of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C7_S63-7-114.md)

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