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Louisiana vs Maryland for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$100
LA
vs
$50
MD
Timeline
4-8 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$210
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Maryland
Total Fees $100 $50
Application Fee $100 $50
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $210
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $50
vs Louisiana ($100)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-8 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $100
vs Maryland ($210)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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