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Idaho vs Massachusetts for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$298.25
ID
vs
$465
MA
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
8-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$120
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho Massachusetts
Total Fees $298.25 $465
Application Fee $98.25 $230
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $120
CE Hours 15 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $166.75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298.25
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs Massachusetts ($120)

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