Idaho vs Iowa for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$90

$81

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$70

$81

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Idaho	Iowa
Total Fees	$90	$81 ✓
Application Fee	$90	$81 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$70 ✓	$81
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $9 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $81

vs Idaho ($90)

Faster Processing

Idaho 4-8 wks

vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Idaho $70

vs Iowa ($81)

Idaho Board

Idaho Board of Nursing

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Full Idaho CNM requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNM requirements →

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