New Jersey vs Tennessee for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$180

NJ

vs

N/A

TN

Timeline

4-8 wks

NJ

vs

4-8 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

$160

NJ

vs

$110

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New Jersey	Tennessee
Total Fees	$180	N/A
Application Fee	$180	N/A
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$110 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	2 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

→

Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Faster Processing

New Jersey 4-8 wks

vs Tennessee (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Tennessee $110

vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full New Jersey CNM requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNM requirements →

Compare More States

Browse all CNM state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

All CNM Comparisons Interactive Tool

Compare New Jersey CNM License

Compare Tennessee CNM License