Hawaii vs North Dakota for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$210

$120

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$36

$220

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	North Dakota
Total Fees	$210	$120 ✓
Application Fee	$210	$120 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$36 ✓	$220
CE Hours	30 hrs	12 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $36 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

North Dakota $120

vs Hawaii ($210)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-8 wks

vs North Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Hawaii $36

vs North Dakota ($220)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii NP requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota NP requirements →

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