Missouri vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$134

MO

vs

$135

TN

Timeline

4-10 wks

MO

vs

4-10 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

N/A

MO

vs

N/A

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Missouri	Tennessee
Total Fees	$134 ✓	$135
Application Fee	N/A	N/A
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$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

Missouri is $1 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Missouri $134

vs Tennessee ($135)

Faster Processing

Missouri 4-10 wks

vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

Missouri Board

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Missouri CNA requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNA requirements →

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