Alaska vs Nevada for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$575

$360

Timeline

4-6 wks

8-16 wks

Renewal Fee

$200

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Nevada
Total Fees	$575	$360 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$100 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Nevada is $215 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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Processing Speed

Alaska processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Alaska

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Renewal Cost

Nevada has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Nevada $360

vs Alaska ($575)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-6 wks

vs Nevada (8-16 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Nevada $100

vs Alaska ($200)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alaska RN requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada RN requirements →

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