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Pennsylvania vs Tennessee for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$105
PA
vs
N/A
TN
Timeline
4-8 wks
PA
vs
4-8 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$81
PA
vs
$110
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Tennessee
Total Fees $105 N/A
Application Fee $105 N/A
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $81 $110
CE Hours 30 hrs 2 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-8 wks
vs Tennessee (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $81
vs Tennessee ($110)

Pennsylvania Board

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