Alabama vs Iowa for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$78.5

$81

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$78.5

$81

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Iowa
Total Fees	$78.5 ✓	$81
Application Fee	$78.5 ✓	$81
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$78.5 ✓	$81
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $2.5 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 Iowa ($81)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Alabama $78.5

vs Iowa ($81)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alabama NP requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa NP requirements →

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