Alabama vs California for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$78.5

$500

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$78.5

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	California
Total Fees	$78.5 ✓	$500
Application Fee	$78.5 ✓	$500
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$78.5 ✓	$150
CE Hours	24 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $421.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

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Renewal Cost

Alabama has lower renewal fees at $78.5 per cycle.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alabama $78.5

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs California (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Alabama $78.5

vs California ($150)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alabama NP requirements →

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

Official Website →

Full California NP requirements →

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