Minnesota vs Tennessee for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$105

MN

vs

N/A

TN

Timeline

4-8 wks

MN

vs

4-8 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

$85

MN

vs

$110

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	Tennessee
Total Fees	$105	N/A
Application Fee	$105	N/A
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85 ✓	$110
CE Hours	N/A	2 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Faster Processing

Minnesota 4-8 wks

vs Tennessee (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Tennessee ($110)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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Full Minnesota CNS requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNS requirements →

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