Alaska vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$575

$355

Timeline

4-6 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$200

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Maine
Total Fees	$575	$355 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$75 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $220 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $355

vs Alaska ($575)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Alaska (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $75

vs Alaska ($200)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

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Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Alaska vs Maine for RN Licensing

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