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California vs Maryland for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$549
CA
vs
$360
MD
Timeline
10-12 wks
CA
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$190
CA
vs
$136
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Maryland
Total Fees $549 $360
Application Fee $300 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 10-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $190 $136
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $189 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Maryland has lower renewal fees at $136 per cycle.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $360
vs California ($549)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs California (10-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maryland $136
vs California ($190)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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