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Maryland vs Oregon for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$50
MD
vs
$250
OR
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$210
MD
vs
$205
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Oregon
Total Fees $50 $250
Application Fee $50 $250
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $210 $205
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $200 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Oregon has lower renewal fees at $205 per cycle.

Winner: Oregon

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $50
vs Oregon ($250)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oregon $205
vs Maryland ($210)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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