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Massachusetts vs Missouri for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$465
MA
vs
$350
MO
Timeline
8-12 wks
MA
vs
4-12 wks
MO
Renewal Fee
$120
MA
vs
$60
MO

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Missouri
Total Fees $465 $350
Application Fee $230 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $60
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Missouri is $115 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Missouri

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Missouri $350
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 8-12 wks
vs Missouri (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $60
vs Massachusetts ($120)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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