Florida vs Massachusetts for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$110

$150

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$180

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Massachusetts
Total Fees	$110 ✓	$150
Application Fee	$110 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$180
CE Hours	27 hrs	15 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $110

vs Massachusetts ($150)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-8 wks

vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $60

vs Massachusetts ($180)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Florida CNM requirements →

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Official Website →

Full Massachusetts CNM requirements →

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