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Massachusetts vs Nebraska for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$465
MA
vs
$368
NE
Timeline
8-12 wks
MA
vs
1-2 wks
NE
Renewal Fee
$120
MA
vs
$123
NE

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Nebraska
Total Fees $465 $368
Application Fee $230 $123
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $123
CE Hours 15 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Nebraska is $97 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nebraska

Processing Speed

Nebraska processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Nebraska

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Nebraska

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $120 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Nebraska $368
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Nebraska 1-2 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $120
vs Nebraska ($123)

Massachusetts Board

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Nebraska Board of Nursing

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