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Massachusetts vs New Jersey for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MA
vs
$180
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$180
MA
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts New Jersey
Total Fees $150 $180
Application Fee $150 $180
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $180 $160
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Renewal Cost

New Jersey has lower renewal fees at $160 per cycle.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $150
vs New Jersey ($180)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Jersey $160
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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