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Massachusetts vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$465
MA
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
8-12 wks
MA
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$120
MA
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Tennessee
Total Fees $465 $365
Application Fee $230 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $100
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Tennessee is $100 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

NLC Compact

Tennessee is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Tennessee

Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Tennessee $365
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Tennessee 4-6 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Tennessee $100
vs Massachusetts ($120)

Massachusetts Board

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Tennessee Board of Nursing

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