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Minnesota vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MN
vs
$355
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$110
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

Key Differences

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $355
vs North Dakota ($355)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs North Dakota ($110)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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