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Missouri vs Pennsylvania for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MO
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
4-12 wks
MO
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$60
MO
vs
$122
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri Pennsylvania
Total Fees $350 $345
Application Fee $105 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $122
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Pennsylvania processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $345
vs Missouri ($350)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-8 wks
vs Missouri (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $60
vs Pennsylvania ($122)

Missouri Board

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Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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