Maine vs Texas for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$100

ME

vs

$100

TX

Timeline

4-8 wks

ME

vs

4-8 wks

TX

Renewal Fee

$100

ME

vs

$70

TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Texas
Total Fees	$100	$100
Application Fee	$100	$100
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$70 ✓
CE Hours	75 hrs	20 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $100

vs Texas ($100)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs Texas (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $70

vs Maine ($100)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Texas Board of Nursing

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