Alabama vs Minnesota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$78.5

$105

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$78.5

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Minnesota
Total Fees	$78.5 ✓	$105
Application Fee	$78.5 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$78.5 ✓	$85
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $26.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

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Renewal Cost

Alabama has lower renewal fees at $78.5 per cycle.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alabama $78.5

vs Minnesota ($105)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Alabama $78.5

vs Minnesota ($85)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Full Alabama CNS requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota CNS requirements →

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