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Alabama vs North Carolina for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$78.5
AL
vs
$100
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-8 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$78.5
AL
vs
$50
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama North Carolina
Total Fees $78.5 $100
Application Fee $78.5 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $78.5 $50
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $21.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $78.5
vs North Carolina ($100)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs Alabama ($78.5)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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