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Michigan vs New Jersey for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$85
MI
vs
$180
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$85
MI
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan New Jersey
Total Fees $85 $180
Application Fee $85 $180
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $160
CE Hours 25 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $95 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $85
vs New Jersey ($180)
Faster Processing
Michigan 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $85
vs New Jersey ($160)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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