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Massachusetts vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$465
MA
vs
$355
MN
Timeline
8-12 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$120
MA
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Minnesota
Total Fees $465 $355
Application Fee $230 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $85
CE Hours 15 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $110 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $355
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Massachusetts ($120)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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