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Maryland vs West Virginia for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$50
MD
vs
$80
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$210
MD
vs
$35
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland West Virginia
Total Fees $50 $80
Application Fee $50 $80
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $210 $35
CE Hours N/A 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $50
vs West Virginia ($80)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs West Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $35
vs Maryland ($210)

Maryland Board

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