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California vs Michigan for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$549
CA
vs
$321.55
MI
Timeline
10-12 wks
CA
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$190
CA
vs
$56.55
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Michigan
Total Fees $549 $321.55
Application Fee $300 $56.55
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 10-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $190 $56.55
CE Hours 30 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $227.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Processing Speed

Michigan processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Michigan

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $321.55
vs California ($549)
Faster Processing
Michigan 4-8 wks
vs California (10-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $56.55
vs California ($190)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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