Arkansas vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$365

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Tennessee
Total Fees	$320 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$100
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Arkansas is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

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Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $320

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Arkansas 4-6 wks

vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $75

vs Tennessee ($100)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas LVN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee LVN requirements →

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