Colorado vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$285

$365

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Colorado	Tennessee
Total Fees	$285 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$35 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35 ✓	$100
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Colorado is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

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Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Colorado $285

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Colorado 4-6 wks

vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Colorado $35

vs Tennessee ($100)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Colorado LVN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee LVN requirements →

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