Maine vs Massachusetts for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$100

$150

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$180

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Massachusetts
Total Fees	$100 ✓	$150
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100 ✓	$180
CE Hours	75 hrs	15 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $100

vs Massachusetts ($150)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $100

vs Massachusetts ($180)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine NP requirements →

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Official Website →

Full Massachusetts NP requirements →

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