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Maryland vs Missouri for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
MD
vs
$350
MO
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-12 wks
MO
Renewal Fee
$136
MD
vs
$60
MO

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Missouri
Total Fees $360 $350
Application Fee $100 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $60
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Missouri is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Missouri $350
vs Maryland ($360)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Missouri (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $60
vs Maryland ($136)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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