Alaska vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$575

$355

Timeline

4-6 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$200

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Minnesota
Total Fees	$575	$355 ✓
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$85 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	24 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $220 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Alaska processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Alaska

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $355

vs Alaska ($575)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-6 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Alaska ($200)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

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Full Alaska RN requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota RN requirements →

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