Kentucky vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$172

$135

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$20

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Tennessee
Total Fees	$172	$135 ✓
Application Fee	$20	N/A
Exam Fee	$112	$95 ✓
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$20	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $135

vs Kentucky ($172)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNA requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNA requirements →

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