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California vs North Carolina for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$500
CA
vs
$100
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
CA
vs
4-8 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$150
CA
vs
$50
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California North Carolina
Total Fees $500 $100
Application Fee $500 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $150 $50
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $400 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $100
vs California ($500)
Faster Processing
California 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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