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Indiana vs Massachusetts for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IN
vs
$465
MA
Timeline
4-6 wks
IN
vs
8-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$50
IN
vs
$120
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Indiana Massachusetts
Total Fees $310 $465
Application Fee $50 $230
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $120
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $155 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Indiana

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $310
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Indiana 4-6 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs Massachusetts ($120)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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