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California vs New Mexico for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$549
CA
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
10-12 wks
CA
vs
4-12 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$190
CA
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California New Mexico
Total Fees $549 $360
Application Fee $300 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 10-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $190 $93
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $189 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $93 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $360
vs California ($549)
Faster Processing
California 10-12 wks
vs New Mexico (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs California ($190)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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