Nurses, Nursing - As enacted, requires, for practical nursing programs offered by a public institution of higher education, a minimum of 1,296 clock hours or an equivalent number of credit hours. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

This bill modifies Tennessee's laws regarding nursing education to require public colleges and universities offering practical nursing programs to provide at least 1,296 clock hours or the equivalent in credit hours. The legislation updates multiple sections of the state code to ensure these educational standards are met for future nursing students. Additionally, the bill changes reporting requirements so that certain annual reports must be sent to the governor, the legislative librarian, and other officials. These changes directly affect public institutions of higher education that train practical nurses and the administrative processes for tracking their progress.