Iowa vs Missouri for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$81

IA

vs

$150

MO

Timeline

4-8 wks

IA

vs

4-8 wks

MO

Renewal Fee

$81

IA

vs

N/A

MO

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Missouri
Total Fees	$81 ✓	$150
Application Fee	$81 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$81	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $69 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $81

vs Missouri ($150)

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs Missouri (4-8 wks)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNM requirements →

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri CNM requirements →

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