NCLEX Practice Tests — Tennessee
Free practice tests for the Tennessee NCLEX exam, written from the Tennessee Department of Safety handbook and federal standards.
Oversight: Tennessee Board of NursingChoose a practice test
RN: Safe and Effective Care Environment
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
TennesseeRN: Health Promotion and Maintenance
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
TennesseeRN: Psychosocial Integrity
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
TennesseeRN: Physiological Integrity
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
TennesseePN: Coordinated Care
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
TennesseePN: Health Promotion and Maintenance
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
TennesseePN: Psychosocial Integrity
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
TennesseePN: Physiological Integrity
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
Step-by-stepTennessee NCLEX Licensing Guide
How to get licensed in Tennessee, step by step.
About the Tennessee NCLEX exam
The Tennessee NCLEX exam is administered by the Tennessee Department of Safety. Like every state, Tennessee adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- NCLEX + state licensing fee: approximately $200 NCLEX fee + $100 TN fee.
- State nursing board: Tennessee Board of Nursing.
- Tennessee is an NLC member; Tennessee is home to several major healthcare systems (Vanderbilt, HCA Healthcare) with strong demand for registered nurses.
To get started, read the official Tennessee handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 70%, and then schedule your exam with the Tennessee Department of Safety.
What's in the Tennessee exam: Practice questions modeled on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), organized by client need category as defined by the NCSBN test plan.
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Practice test FAQs
How do I get a NCLEX license in Tennessee?
In general you must meet the eligibility requirements, complete any required education or training, and pass the required knowledge test (and, where applicable, a skills test) administered through the Tennessee Board of Nursing. The exact steps, fees, and documents are set by Tennessee and are covered in the guide above.
Is the NCLEX exam different in Tennessee?
The core knowledge tested is similar across states, but Tennessee sets its own specific rules, procedures, passing requirements, and any state-law content. That is why it is important to study materials specific to Tennessee, which our NCLEX practice tests are written to reflect.
Are these Tennessee practice tests free?
Yes. All of our Tennessee NCLEX practice questions are completely free, with no sign-up or payment required, and every question includes a full explanation. You can start practicing immediately on desktop or mobile.
How should I prepare for the NCLEX exam in Tennessee?
Study the official NCLEX materials from the Tennessee Board of Nursing, focus on the most heavily tested topics, and take practice tests until you consistently score above the passing threshold. You can start with the Tennessee NCLEX practice tests for this state.
Where can I learn more about the NCLEX exam format and scoring?
Our NCLEX exam guide explains the test format, scoring, what is covered, and study strategies that apply in every state, including Tennessee.