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Idaho vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$298.25
ID
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho Tennessee
Total Fees $298.25 $365
Application Fee $98.25 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $100
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $66.75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298.25
vs Tennessee ($365)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs Tennessee ($100)

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