Rhode Island vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$175

RI

vs

$135

TN

Timeline

4-10 wks

RI

vs

4-10 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

$25

RI

vs

N/A

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Rhode Island	Tennessee
Total Fees	$175	$135 ✓
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$115	$95 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $135

vs Rhode Island ($175)

Faster Processing

Rhode Island 4-10 wks

vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Rhode Island CNA requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNA requirements →

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