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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) It is a Class B misdemeanor for any person, corporation or association to:
(1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license or record, or aid or abet therein;
(2) Practice nursing as defined by this chapter under cover of any diploma, license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or assigned or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;
(3) Practice nursing as defined by this chapter unless duly licensed to do so under this chapter;
(4) Use in connection with the person's name any designation tending to imply that the person is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse unless duly licensed so to practice under this chapter;
(5) Practice nursing during the time the person's license issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked;
(6) Conduct a school of nursing or a program for the training of practical nurses unless the school or program has been approved by the board; or
(7) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter.
(b) Legal procedure in prosecution of violations of this section shall be in accordance with general statutes.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 63. Professions of the Healing Arts § 63-7-120 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-63-professions-of-the-healing-arts/tn-code-sect-63-7-120/
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