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Massachusetts vs Minnesota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MA
vs
$105
MN
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$180
MA
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Minnesota
Total Fees $150 $105
Application Fee $150 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $180 $85
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $105
vs Massachusetts ($150)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-8 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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