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Minnesota vs Missouri for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MN
vs
$350
MO
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-12 wks
MO
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$60
MO

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Missouri
Total Fees $355 $350
Application Fee $105 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $60
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Missouri is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

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 Minnesota ($355)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs Missouri (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $60
vs Minnesota ($85)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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