Indiana vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

$355

Timeline

4-6 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Indiana	Maine
Total Fees	$310 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$75
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $310

vs Maine ($355)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Indiana (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Indiana $50

vs Maine ($75)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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