Ohio vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$335

$365

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Ohio	Tennessee
Total Fees	$335 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$100
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Ohio is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

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Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

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Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Ohio $335

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Ohio (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Ohio $75

vs Tennessee ($100)

Ohio Board

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Tennessee Board of Nursing

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