Alaska vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$575

$400

Timeline

4-6 wks

8-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$200

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Oregon
Total Fees	$575	$400 ✓
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$150 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	3 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Oregon is $175 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oregon

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Processing Speed

Alaska processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Alaska

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Renewal Cost

Oregon has lower renewal fees at $150 per cycle.

Winner: Oregon

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Oregon $400

vs Alaska ($575)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-6 wks

vs Oregon (8-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Oregon $150

vs Alaska ($200)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alaska RN requirements →

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Oregon RN requirements →

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