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Alabama vs Maryland for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$360
MD
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$136
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Maryland
Total Fees $348 $360
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $136
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Renewal Cost

Alabama has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $348
vs Maryland ($360)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Alabama $100
vs Maryland ($136)

Alabama Board

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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