North Dakota vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$365

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$110

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	North Dakota	Tennessee
Total Fees	$355 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$110 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$110	$100 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

North Dakota $355

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Tennessee $100

vs North Dakota ($110)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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Full North Dakota RN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee RN requirements →

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