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Connecticut vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$455
CT
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
4-8 wks
CT
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$110
CT
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut Tennessee
Total Fees $455 $365
Application Fee $180 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $100
CE Hours 25 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Tennessee is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Tennessee $365
vs Connecticut ($455)
Faster Processing
Tennessee 4-6 wks
vs Connecticut (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Tennessee $100
vs Connecticut ($110)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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