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Maine vs Montana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
ME
vs
$340
MT
Timeline
1-3 wks
ME
vs
4-8 wks
MT
Renewal Fee
$75
ME
vs
$100
MT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine Montana
Total Fees $355 $340
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $100
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $340
vs Maine ($355)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs Montana ($100)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Montana Board

Montana Board of Nursing

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