Alabama vs New York for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$78.5

$85

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$78.5

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	New York
Total Fees	$78.5 ✓	$85
Application Fee	$78.5 ✓	$85
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$78.5	$35 ✓
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $6.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

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Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alabama $78.5

vs New York ($85)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $35

vs Alabama ($78.5)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alabama NP requirements →

New York Board

New York State Education Department

Official Website →

Full New York NP requirements →

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