Rhode Island vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$365

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Rhode Island	Tennessee
Total Fees	$325 ✓	$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	10 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Rhode Island is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

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Processing Speed

Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Tennessee

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Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Rhode Island $325

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Rhode Island $75

vs Tennessee ($100)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Official Website →

Full Rhode Island RN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee RN requirements →

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