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Georgia vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$282
GA
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
2-4 wks
GA
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia Tennessee
Total Fees $282 $365
Application Fee $40 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $83 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Georgia $282
vs Tennessee ($365)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs Tennessee ($100)

Georgia Board

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