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North Dakota vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
ND
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
2-4 wks
ND
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$140
ND
vs
$140
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota Tennessee
Total Fees $355 $365
Application Fee $125 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $140 $140
CE Hours 12 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $355
vs Tennessee ($365)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $140
vs Tennessee ($140)

North Dakota Board

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Tennessee Board of Nursing

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