House Bill 1905, also known as the "Tennessee Nursing Education Integrity and Oversight Act," aims to enhance the oversight and accountability of nursing education programs, particularly those based outside of Tennessee. The bill establishes a temporary two-year moratorium on the approval of out-of-state nursing programs seeking to operate or place students for clinical experiences within the state. This moratorium allows the Tennessee Board of Nursing and the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement to develop improved standards and reporting procedures for these programs. The bill emphasizes the importance of monitoring the quality of nursing education, as it directly impacts healthcare outcomes for Tennessee residents.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the development of new standards for out-of-state nursing programs that utilize Tennessee-licensed preceptors. These standards will address various aspects, including verification of preceptors, annual reporting requirements, and minimum faculty supervision standards. Notably, the bill specifies that certain out-of-state nurse anesthesia educational programs that meet specific accreditation and compliance criteria are exempt from the moratorium. Amendments to the bill also adjust the definition of a "program based in this state" to require only one full-time faculty member instead of three, and clarify the moratorium's application to programs not based in Tennessee.