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Delaware vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$406
DE
vs
$355
ME
Timeline
4-8 wks
DE
vs
1-3 wks
ME
Renewal Fee
$110
DE
vs
$75
ME

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Maine
Total Fees $406 $355
Application Fee $141 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $75
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $51 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $355
vs Delaware ($406)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs Delaware (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs Delaware ($110)

Delaware Board

Delaware Board of Nursing

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Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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