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Michigan vs North Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$85
MI
vs
$120
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
4-8 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$85
MI
vs
$60
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan North Dakota
Total Fees $85 $120
Application Fee $85 $120
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $60
CE Hours 25 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $85
vs North Dakota ($120)
Faster Processing
Michigan 4-8 wks
vs North Dakota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $60
vs Michigan ($85)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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