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Maryland vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
MD
vs
$355
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$136
MD
vs
$110
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland North Dakota
Total Fees $360 $355
Application Fee $100 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $110
CE Hours 30 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $355
vs Maryland ($360)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $110
vs Maryland ($136)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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