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Kentucky vs Massachusetts for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$165
KY
vs
$150
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$180
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Massachusetts
Total Fees $165 $150
Application Fee $165 $150
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $180
CE Hours 14 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $150
vs Kentucky ($165)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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