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Delaware vs Massachusetts for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$181
DE
vs
$150
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$181
DE
vs
$180
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Massachusetts
Total Fees $181 $150
Application Fee $181 $150
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $181 $180
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $31 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $180 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $150
vs Delaware ($181)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $180
vs Delaware ($181)

Delaware Board

Delaware Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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