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Pennsylvania vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$147
PA
vs
$135
TN
Timeline
4-10 wks
PA
vs
4-10 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
N/A
PA
vs
N/A
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Tennessee
Total Fees $147 $135
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $102 $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

Cost

Tennessee is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Tennessee $135
vs Pennsylvania ($147)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-10 wks
vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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