Massachusetts vs Nevada for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$200

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$180

$200

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Massachusetts	Nevada
Total Fees	$150 ✓	$200
Application Fee	$150 ✓	$200
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$180 ✓	$200
CE Hours	15 hrs ✓	45 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Massachusetts is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

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Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $180 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Massachusetts $150

vs Nevada ($200)

Faster Processing

Massachusetts 4-8 wks

vs Nevada (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Massachusetts $180

vs Nevada ($200)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Official Website →

Full Massachusetts CNS requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada CNS requirements →

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