Arkansas vs Tennessee for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$125

AR

vs

N/A

TN

Timeline

4-8 wks

AR

vs

4-8 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

$65

AR

vs

$110

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Tennessee
Total Fees	$125	N/A
Application Fee	$125	N/A
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$110
CE Hours	15 hrs	2 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Faster Processing

Arkansas 4-8 wks

vs Tennessee (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $65

vs Tennessee ($110)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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