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Hawaii vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$386
HI
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
4-8 wks
HI
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$136
HI
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Tennessee
Total Fees $386 $365
Application Fee $136 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Tennessee is $21 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

NLC Compact

Tennessee is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Tennessee

Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Tennessee $365
vs Hawaii ($386)
Faster Processing
Tennessee 4-6 wks
vs Hawaii (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Tennessee $100
vs Hawaii ($136)

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