Iowa vs Minnesota for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$81

$105

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$81

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Minnesota
Total Fees	$81 ✓	$105
Application Fee	$81 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$81 ✓	$85
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $24 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $81

vs Minnesota ($105)

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Iowa $81

vs Minnesota ($85)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNM requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota CNM requirements →

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