Louisiana vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$365

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Louisiana	Tennessee
Total Fees	$325 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$100
CE Hours	10 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Louisiana is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

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Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Louisiana $325

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Louisiana 4-6 wks

vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Louisiana $60

vs Tennessee ($100)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

Official Website →

Full Louisiana LVN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee LVN requirements →

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