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California vs New Mexico for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$500
CA
vs
$100
NM
Timeline
4-8 wks
CA
vs
4-8 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$150
CA
vs
$110
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California New Mexico
Total Fees $500 $100
Application Fee $500 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $150 $110
CE Hours 30 hrs 50 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $400 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $100
vs California ($500)
Faster Processing
California 4-8 wks
vs New Mexico (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $110
vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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