New York vs Wisconsin for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$85

$82

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$82

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$85	$82 ✓
Application Fee	$85	$82 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35 ✓	$82
CE Hours	N/A	16 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Wisconsin is $3 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Wisconsin $82

vs New York ($85)

Faster Processing

New York 4-8 wks

vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $35

vs Wisconsin ($82)

New York Board

New York State Education Department

Official Website →

Full New York NP requirements →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin NP requirements →

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