North Carolina vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$170

$135

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	North Carolina	Tennessee
Total Fees	$170	$135 ✓
Application Fee	N/A	N/A
Exam Fee	$120	$95 ✓
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $135

vs North Carolina ($170)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-10 wks

vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full North Carolina CNA requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNA requirements →

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