Illinois vs Minnesota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$105

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$80

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Minnesota
Total Fees	$125	$105 ✓
Application Fee	$125	$105 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$80 ✓	$85
CE Hours	80 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $105

vs Illinois ($125)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $80

vs Minnesota ($85)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Full Illinois CNS requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota CNS requirements →

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