Connecticut vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$220

CT

vs

$135

TN

Timeline

4-10 wks

CT

vs

4-10 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

N/A

CT

vs

N/A

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Connecticut	Tennessee
Total Fees	$220	$135 ✓
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$120	$95 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $85 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $135

vs Connecticut ($220)

Faster Processing

Connecticut 4-10 wks

vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Connecticut CNA requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNA requirements →

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