Missouri vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$350

$355

Timeline

4-12 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$110

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Missouri	North Dakota
Total Fees	$350 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$105 ✓	$110
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$110
CE Hours	N/A	12 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Missouri is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Missouri $350

vs North Dakota ($355)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Missouri (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $60

vs North Dakota ($110)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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Full Missouri RN requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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Full North Dakota RN requirements →

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