Iowa vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$355

Timeline

2-8 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$99

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Minnesota
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$93 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$99	$85 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	24 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $343

vs Minnesota ($355)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Iowa ($99)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

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Full Iowa RN requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota RN requirements →

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