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Alabama vs Hawaii for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$380
HI
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-12 wks
HI
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$196
HI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Hawaii
Total Fees $348 $380
Application Fee $100 $130
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $196
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $32 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

NLC Compact

Alabama is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Alabama

Renewal Cost

Alabama has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $348
vs Hawaii ($380)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Alabama $100
vs Hawaii ($196)

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