Alaska vs California for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$575

$549

Timeline

4-6 wks

10-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$200

$190

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	California
Total Fees	$575	$549 ✓
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$300
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	10-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$190 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

California is $26 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: California

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Processing Speed

Alaska processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Alaska

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Renewal Cost

California has lower renewal fees at $190 per cycle.

Winner: California

Category Winners

Lower Cost

California $549

vs Alaska ($575)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-6 wks

vs California (10-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

California $190

vs Alaska ($200)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

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Full Alaska RN requirements →

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

Official Website →

Full California RN requirements →

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