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Connecticut vs Massachusetts for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$200
CT
vs
$150
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
CT
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
N/A
CT
vs
$180
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut Massachusetts
Total Fees $200 $150
Application Fee $200 $150
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $180
CE Hours 50 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $150
vs Connecticut ($200)
Faster Processing
Connecticut 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut DPH Board of Examiners for Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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