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Tennessee Code Title 63. Professions of the Healing Arts § 63-7-128

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) As used in this section, “registered nurse first assistant” means a person who:

(1) Is licensed as a registered nurse in this state;

(2)(A) Is certified in perioperative nursing; or

(B)(i) Is certified as an advanced practice registered nurse; and

(ii) Is qualified by education and training to perform tasks involved in perioperative nursing, as determined by the board; and

(3) Has successfully completed a registered nurse first assistant education program that meets the education standard of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses for a registered nurse first assistant.

(b) Registered nurses holding the education and practice credentials of a registered nurse first assistant may apply to the board of nursing for a certificate to practice as a registered nurse first assistant, including authorization to use the title “registered nurse first assistant” or the abbreviation “RNFA.” No other person shall assume such title or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters or signs to indicate that the person using the same is a registered nurse first assistant.

(c) An applicant for a certificate to practice as a registered nurse first assistant shall pay an initial fee as set by the board as well as a biennial renewal fee as set by the board.

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