Maine vs North Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$100

$120

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	North Dakota
Total Fees	$100 ✓	$120
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$120
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$60 ✓
CE Hours	75 hrs	12 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $100

vs North Dakota ($120)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs North Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

North Dakota $60

vs Maine ($100)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine CNS requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota CNS requirements →

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