Tennessee vs Vermont for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$135

$235

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Tennessee	Vermont
Total Fees	$135 ✓	$235
Application Fee	N/A	$75
Exam Fee	$95 ✓	$110
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$75
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $100 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $135

vs Vermont ($235)

Faster Processing

Vermont 4-8 wks

vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNA requirements →

Vermont Board

Vermont Secretary of State - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Vermont CNA requirements →

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