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Oregon vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$425
OR
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
8-12 wks
OR
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$145
OR
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon Tennessee
Total Fees $425 $365
Application Fee $150 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $145 $100
CE Hours 3 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Tennessee is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Tennessee

Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Tennessee $365
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Tennessee 4-6 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Tennessee $100
vs Oregon ($145)

Oregon Board

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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