Alabama vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$348

$365

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Tennessee
Total Fees	$348 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$100
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

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Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alabama $348

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Alabama (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Alabama $100

vs Tennessee ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Full Alabama RN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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Full Tennessee RN requirements →

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