Tennessee vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$365

$320

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Tennessee	Virginia
Total Fees	$365	$320 ✓
Application Fee	$115	$70 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$70 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $320

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Virginia (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $70

vs Tennessee ($100)

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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Full Tennessee RN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia RN requirements →

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