Arizona vs Minnesota for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$105

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Minnesota
Total Fees	$150	$105 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$105 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$85
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $105

vs Arizona ($150)

Faster Processing

Arizona 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arizona $50

vs Minnesota ($85)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arizona CNM requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota CNM requirements →

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