Florida vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$365

Timeline

8-24 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Tennessee
Total Fees	$392	$365 ✓
Application Fee	$110 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$100
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $27 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $365

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Tennessee ($100)

Florida Board

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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