Michigan vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$321.55

$365

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$56.55

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	Tennessee
Total Fees	$321.55 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$56.55 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$56.55 ✓	$100
CE Hours	25 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Pending	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $43.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Tennessee

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Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $321.55

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Michigan (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $56.55

vs Tennessee ($100)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Full Michigan RN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee RN requirements →

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