Pennsylvania vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$345

$365

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Pennsylvania	Tennessee
Total Fees	$345 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$95 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$100
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Pennsylvania is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

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Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

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Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Pennsylvania $345

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Pennsylvania $65

vs Tennessee ($100)

Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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Full Pennsylvania LVN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee LVN requirements →

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