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Massachusetts vs Montana for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MA
vs
$75
MT
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
MT
Renewal Fee
$180
MA
vs
$50
MT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Montana
Total Fees $150 $75
Application Fee $150 $75
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $180 $50
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $75
vs Massachusetts ($150)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-8 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Montana Board

Montana Board of Nursing

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