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Louisiana vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
LA
vs
$355
MN
Timeline
4-12 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Minnesota
Total Fees $355 $355
Application Fee $100 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $85
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $355
vs Minnesota ($355)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs Louisiana (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Louisiana ($100)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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