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Michigan vs Pennsylvania for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$85
MI
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$85
MI
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan Pennsylvania
Total Fees $85 $105
Application Fee $85 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $81
CE Hours 25 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $85
vs Pennsylvania ($105)
Faster Processing
Michigan 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $81
vs Michigan ($85)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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