Minnesota vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$350

$365

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	Tennessee
Total Fees	$350 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$105 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85 ✓	$100
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Tennessee

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $350

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Tennessee ($100)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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Full Minnesota LVN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee LVN requirements →

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