Iowa vs Tennessee for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$81

IA

vs

N/A

TN

Timeline

4-8 wks

IA

vs

4-8 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

$81

IA

vs

$110

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Tennessee
Total Fees	$81	N/A
Application Fee	$81	N/A
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$81 ✓	$110
CE Hours	N/A	2 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs Tennessee (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Iowa $81

vs Tennessee ($110)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNS requirements →

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