Minnesota vs Ohio for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$105

$153.5

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$138.5

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	Ohio
Total Fees	$105 ✓	$153.5
Application Fee	$105 ✓	$153.5
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85 ✓	$138.5
CE Hours	N/A	48 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $48.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $105

vs Ohio ($153.5)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 4-8 wks

vs Ohio (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Ohio ($138.5)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota NP requirements →

Ohio Board

Ohio Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Ohio NP requirements →

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