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North Carolina vs Oklahoma for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$100
NC
vs
$70
OK
Timeline
4-8 wks
NC
vs
4-8 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$50
NC
vs
$125
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Oklahoma
Total Fees $100 $70
Application Fee $100 $70
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $125
CE Hours N/A 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $70
vs North Carolina ($100)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-8 wks
vs Oklahoma (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs Oklahoma ($125)

North Carolina Board

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Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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