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Alabama vs Louisiana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$355
LA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-12 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$100
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Louisiana
Total Fees $348 $355
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $100
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $348
vs Louisiana ($355)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Louisiana (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Alabama $100
vs Louisiana ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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