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North Dakota vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
ND
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
2-4 wks
ND
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$90
ND
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota Tennessee
Total Fees $360 $365
Application Fee $110 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $90 $100
CE Hours 12 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $360
vs Tennessee ($365)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $90
vs Tennessee ($100)

North Dakota Board

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Tennessee Board of Nursing

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