California vs Tennessee for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$500

CA

vs

N/A

TN

Timeline

4-8 wks

CA

vs

4-8 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

$150

CA

vs

$110

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Tennessee
Total Fees	$500	N/A
Application Fee	$500	N/A
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$110 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	2 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs Tennessee (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Tennessee $110

vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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Full Tennessee CNS requirements →

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