California vs Nevada for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$500

$200

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$200

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Nevada
Total Fees	$500	$200 ✓
Application Fee	$500	$200 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150 ✓	$200
CE Hours	30 hrs ✓	45 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Nevada is $300 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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Renewal Cost

California has lower renewal fees at $150 per cycle.

Winner: California

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Nevada $200

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs Nevada (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

California $150

vs Nevada ($200)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Full California CNM requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada CNM requirements →

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