California vs Hawaii for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$549

$380

Timeline

10-12 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$190

$196

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Hawaii
Total Fees	$549	$380 ✓
Application Fee	$300	$130 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	10-12 weeks	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$190 ✓	$196
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $169 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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Renewal Cost

California has lower renewal fees at $190 per cycle.

Winner: California

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $380

vs California ($549)

Faster Processing

California 10-12 wks

vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

California $190

vs Hawaii ($196)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Full California RN requirements →

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii RN requirements →

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