Illinois vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

$135

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

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Tennessee is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Tennessee processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

Lower Cost

Tennessee $135

vs Illinois ($145)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-10 wks

vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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