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Michigan vs Wisconsin for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$85
MI
vs
$82
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
4-8 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$30.4
MI
vs
$73
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan Wisconsin
Total Fees $85 $82
Application Fee $56.55 $57
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30.4 $73
CE Hours 25 hrs 16 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $3 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $30.4 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $82
vs Michigan ($85)
Faster Processing
Michigan 4-8 wks
vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $30.4
vs Wisconsin ($73)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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