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Louisiana vs Minnesota for NP Licensing

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Minnesota
Total Fees $100 $105
Application Fee $100 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $85
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

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

Louisiana Board

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Minnesota Board of Nursing

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