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Minnesota vs North Carolina for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$105
MN
vs
$100
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-8 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$50
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota North Carolina
Total Fees $105 $100
Application Fee $105 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $85 $50
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $100
vs Minnesota ($105)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs Minnesota ($85)

Minnesota Board

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North Carolina Board of Nursing

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