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California vs Oregon for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$500
CA
vs
$250
OR
Timeline
4-8 wks
CA
vs
4-8 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$150
CA
vs
$205
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Oregon
Total Fees $500 $250
Application Fee $500 $250
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $150 $205
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Oregon is $250 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oregon

Renewal Cost

California has lower renewal fees at $150 per cycle.

Winner: California

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oregon $250
vs California ($500)
Faster Processing
California 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
California $150
vs Oregon ($205)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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