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North Carolina vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Tennessee
Total Fees $325 $365
Application Fee $75 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 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

Cost

North Carolina is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Tennessee ($365)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $100
vs Tennessee ($100)

North Carolina Board

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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