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Alabama vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$171
AL
vs
$135
TN
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-10 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
N/A
AL
vs
N/A
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Tennessee
Total Fees $171 $135
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $105 $95
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Tennessee is $36 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Tennessee $135
vs Alabama ($171)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

Alabama Board

Alabama Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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