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Connecticut vs Massachusetts for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$455
CT
vs
$465
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
CT
vs
8-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$110
CT
vs
$120
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut Massachusetts
Total Fees $455 $465
Application Fee $180 $230
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $120
CE Hours 25 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Connecticut is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Connecticut

Processing Speed

Connecticut processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Connecticut

NLC Compact

Connecticut is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Connecticut

Renewal Cost

Connecticut has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: Connecticut

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Connecticut $455
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Connecticut 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Connecticut $110
vs Massachusetts ($120)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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