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Maryland vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
MD
vs
$355
MN
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$136
MD
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Minnesota
Total Fees $360 $355
Application Fee $100 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $85
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $355
vs Maryland ($360)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Maryland ($136)

Maryland Board

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Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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