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Hawaii vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$380
HI
vs
$355
MN
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$196
HI
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Minnesota
Total Fees $380 $355
Application Fee $130 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $196 $85
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $355
vs Hawaii ($380)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Hawaii ($196)

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