Minnesota vs North Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$105

$120

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	North Dakota
Total Fees	$105 ✓	$120
Application Fee	$105 ✓	$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	N/A	12 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $105

vs North Dakota ($120)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 4-8 wks

vs North Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

North Dakota $60

vs Minnesota ($85)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota CNS requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota CNS requirements →

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