Maryland vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$365

MD

vs

$365

TN

Timeline

4-8 wks

MD

vs

4-6 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

$100

MD

vs

$100

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maryland	Tennessee
Total Fees	$365	$365
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$100
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maryland $365

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Maryland (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maryland $100

vs Tennessee ($100)

Maryland Board

Maryland 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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