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Maine vs Washington for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$100
ME
vs
$130
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
ME
vs
4-8 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$100
ME
vs
$130
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine Washington
Total Fees $100 $130
Application Fee $100 $130
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $130
CE Hours 75 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $100
vs Washington ($130)
Faster Processing
Maine 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $100
vs Washington ($130)

Maine Board

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