Michigan vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$321.55

$355

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$131

$140

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	North Dakota
Total Fees	$321.55 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$212.9	$125 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$131 ✓	$140
CE Hours	25 hrs	12 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Pending	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $33.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $131 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $321.55

vs North Dakota ($355)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Michigan (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $131

vs North Dakota ($140)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota RN requirements →

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