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Massachusetts vs Nevada for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$465
MA
vs
$360
NV
Timeline
8-12 wks
MA
vs
8-16 wks
NV
Renewal Fee
$120
MA
vs
$100
NV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Nevada
Total Fees $465 $360
Application Fee $230 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $100
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending No

Key Differences

Cost

Nevada is $105 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

Processing Speed

Massachusetts processes applications in 8-12 weeks.

Winner: Massachusetts

Renewal Cost

Nevada has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Nevada $360
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 8-12 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Nevada $100
vs Massachusetts ($120)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

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