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Alabama vs Colorado for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$283
CO
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-8 wks
CO
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$108
CO

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Colorado
Total Fees $348 $283
Application Fee $100 $43
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $108
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Renewal Cost

Alabama has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $283
vs Alabama ($348)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Colorado (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Alabama $100
vs Colorado ($108)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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