HB 644: Nurses, Nursing - As introduced, requires all hospitals licensed by the health facilities commission or by the department of mental health and substance abuse services to report annually to the department of health, on a form promulgated by the department, the number of advanced practice registered nurses who are working in the hospital for each month. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68.

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HB 644 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Nurses, Nursing - As introduced, requires all hospitals licensed by the health facilities commission or by the department of mental health and substance abuse services to report annually to the department of health, on a form promulgated by the department, the number of advanced practice registered nurses who are working in the hospital for each month. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Michele Carringer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.

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