Arizona vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$400

$365

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Tennessee
Total Fees	$400	$365 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$115 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$100 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

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Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $365

vs Arizona ($400)

Faster Processing

Arizona 2-4 wks

vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Tennessee $100

vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Full Arizona LVN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee LVN requirements →

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