Delaware vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$370

$365

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$95

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Delaware	Tennessee
Total Fees	$370	$365 ✓
Application Fee	$95 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$95 ✓	$100
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Renewal Cost

Delaware has lower renewal fees at $95 per cycle.

Winner: Delaware

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $365

vs Delaware ($370)

Faster Processing

Delaware 4-6 wks

vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Delaware $95

vs Tennessee ($100)

Delaware Board

Delaware Board of Nursing

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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Full Tennessee LVN requirements →

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