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Delaware vs Maine for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$181
DE
vs
$100
ME
Timeline
4-8 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
ME
Renewal Fee
$181
DE
vs
$100
ME

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Maine
Total Fees $181 $100
Application Fee $181 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $181 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 75 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $81 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $100
vs Delaware ($181)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-8 wks
vs Maine (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $100
vs Delaware ($181)

Delaware Board

Delaware Board of Nursing

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Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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