Maryland vs New York for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$50

$85

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$210

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maryland	New York
Total Fees	$50 ✓	$85
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$85
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$210	$35 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Maryland is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

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Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maryland $50

vs New York ($85)

Faster Processing

Maryland 4-8 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $35

vs Maryland ($210)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maryland CNS requirements →

New York Board

New York State Education Department

Official Website →

Full New York CNS requirements →

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