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North Carolina vs Wisconsin for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$100
NC
vs
$82
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
NC
vs
4-8 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$50
NC
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Wisconsin
Total Fees $100 $82
Application Fee $100 $82
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $82
CE Hours N/A 16 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $82
vs North Carolina ($100)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-8 wks
vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs Wisconsin ($82)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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