Illinois vs Tennessee for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$125

IL

vs

N/A

TN

Timeline

4-8 wks

IL

vs

4-8 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

$80

IL

vs

$110

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	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	$80 ✓	$110
CE Hours	80 hrs	2 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs Tennessee (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $80

vs Tennessee ($110)

Illinois Board

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