Maine vs Wisconsin for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$100

$82

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$82

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$100	$82 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$82 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$82 ✓
CE Hours	75 hrs	16 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Wisconsin is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $82 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Wisconsin $82

vs Maine ($100)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Wisconsin $82

vs Maine ($100)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine NP requirements →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin NP requirements →

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