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Montana vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$340
MT
vs
$355
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
MT
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$100
MT
vs
$110
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana North Dakota
Total Fees $340 $355
Application Fee $100 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $110
CE Hours N/A 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $340
vs North Dakota ($355)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $100
vs North Dakota ($110)

Montana Board

Montana Board of Nursing

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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