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Alabama vs New Jersey for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$78.5
AL
vs
$180
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$78.5
AL
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama New Jersey
Total Fees $78.5 $180
Application Fee $78.5 $180
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $78.5 $160
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $101.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Renewal Cost

Alabama has lower renewal fees at $78.5 per cycle.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $78.5
vs New Jersey ($180)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Alabama $78.5
vs New Jersey ($160)

Alabama Board

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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