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Massachusetts vs Washington for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MA
vs
$130
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$180
MA
vs
$130
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Washington
Total Fees $150 $130
Application Fee $150 $130
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $180 $130
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Washington is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Washington has lower renewal fees at $130 per cycle.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Washington $130
vs Massachusetts ($150)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Washington $130
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Massachusetts Board

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