Practicing Nursing Without a License
September 12, 2023
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What happens if a person practices nursing without a license?

Practicing nursing without a license is a crime under Tennessee law. Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-120 provides that it is a Class B misdemeanor to practice nursing without a valid license. The same law also prohibits practicing nursing when the person’s nursing license has been revoked or suspended. A Class B misdemeanor is not insignificant. Under Tenn. Code Ann. §40-35-111, such a misdemeanor can carry a penalty of up to six months imprisonment and a $500 fine.

Contact a Tennessee Healthcare Attorney

Thus, if you as a nurse face the possible threat of losing your nursing license, you need legal representation. Consider contacting attorney Eric Phillips of Hagar & Phillips, to help you through his difficult process.

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