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Delaware vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$406
DE
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
4-8 wks
DE
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$110
DE
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Tennessee
Total Fees $406 $365
Application Fee $141 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Tennessee is $41 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 Delaware ($406)
Faster Processing
Tennessee 4-6 wks
vs Delaware (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Tennessee $100
vs Delaware ($110)

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