Kentucky vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$365

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Tennessee
Total Fees	$355 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$100
CE Hours	14 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $355

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Tennessee ($100)

Kentucky Board

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