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North Carolina vs Tennessee for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$100
NC
vs
N/A
TN
Timeline
4-8 wks
NC
vs
4-8 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$50
NC
vs
$110
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Tennessee
Total Fees $100 N/A
Application Fee $100 N/A
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $110
CE Hours N/A 2 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-8 wks
vs Tennessee (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs Tennessee ($110)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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