Maine vs Minnesota for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$100

$105

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	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	75 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $100

vs Minnesota ($105)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Maine ($100)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine NP requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota NP requirements →

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