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Minnesota vs Vermont for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MN
vs
$400
VT
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
1-2 wks
VT
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$150
VT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Vermont
Total Fees $355 $400
Application Fee $105 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $150
CE Hours 24 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Vermont

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $355
vs Vermont ($400)
Faster Processing
Vermont 1-2 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Vermont ($150)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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Vermont Board

Vermont State Board of Nursing

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