Alaska vs Minnesota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$105

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Minnesota
Total Fees	$150	$105 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$105 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$85 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $105

vs Alaska ($150)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Alaska ($150)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNS requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota CNS requirements →

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