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New Jersey vs Pennsylvania for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$180
NJ
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$160
NJ
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey Pennsylvania
Total Fees $180 $105
Application Fee $180 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $81
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $105
vs New Jersey ($180)
Faster Processing
New Jersey 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $81
vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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