Georgia vs Maine for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$75

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	Maine
Total Fees	$75 ✓	$100
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$100
CE Hours	30 hrs ✓	75 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $75

vs Maine ($100)

Faster Processing

Georgia 4-8 wks

vs Maine (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Georgia $65

vs Maine ($100)

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Georgia CNS requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine CNS requirements →

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