February 14, 2025
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Tennessee are required to establish a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) with a licensed physician to practice and obtain prescriptive authority, as mandated by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. This agreement outlines the scope of practice, prescriptive privileges, and the collaborative relationship between the NP and the supervising physician. The Tennessee Department of Health provides official guidelines and a template for this process.
Advanced Practice Nurse Notice and Formulary is available here.
Practice Agreement Requirements for Licensed Nurse Practitioners is available here.
Yes, Tennessee law mandates that NPs must have a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) with a licensed physician to practice and prescribe medications. This requirement is outlined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 63-7-123.
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