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Massachusetts vs Virginia for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MA
vs
$190
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$180
MA
vs
$80
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Virginia
Total Fees $150 $190
Application Fee $150 $190
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $180 $80
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $150
vs Virginia ($190)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-8 wks
vs Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $80
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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