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Alabama vs New Mexico for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-12 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama New Mexico
Total Fees $348 $360
Application Fee $100 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $93
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $93 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $348
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs New Mexico (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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