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Minnesota vs New Mexico for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MN
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-12 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota New Mexico
Total Fees $355 $360
Application Fee $105 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $93
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $355
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs New Mexico (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs New Mexico ($93)

Minnesota Board

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