Maine vs Wisconsin for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$325

Timeline

1-3 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$355	$325 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-3 weeks ✓	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$75
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Wisconsin is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Wisconsin $325

vs Maine ($355)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Wisconsin (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $75

vs Wisconsin ($75)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Full Maine RN requirements →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin RN requirements →

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