Louisiana vs Massachusetts for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$355
LA
vs
$465
MA
Timeline
4-12 wks
LA
vs
8-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$120
MA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Louisiana | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $355 ✓ | $465 |
| Application Fee | $100 ✓ | $230 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-12 weeks | 8-12 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $100 ✓ | $120 |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 15 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Pending |
Key Differences
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Cost
Louisiana is $110 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Louisiana
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NLC Compact
Louisiana is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.
Winner: Louisiana
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Renewal Cost
Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.
Winner: Louisiana
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Louisiana $355
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-12 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $100
vs Massachusetts ($120)
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