North Dakota vs Wyoming for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$120

$180

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$220

$180

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	North Dakota	Wyoming
Total Fees	$120 ✓	$180
Application Fee	$120 ✓	$250
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$220	$180 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs	3 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Wyoming has lower renewal fees at $180 per cycle.

Winner: Wyoming

Category Winners

Lower Cost

North Dakota $120

vs Wyoming ($180)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 4-8 wks

vs Wyoming (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Wyoming $180

vs North Dakota ($220)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota NP requirements →

Wyoming Board

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wyoming NP requirements →

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