California vs Oregon for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$549
CA
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
10-12 wks
CA
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$190
CA
vs
$150
OR
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | California | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $549 | $400 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $300 | $150 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 10-12 weeks | 8-12 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $190 | $150 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 3 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | No | No |
Key Differences
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Cost
Oregon is $149 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Oregon
→
Renewal Cost
Oregon has lower renewal fees at $150 per cycle.
Winner: Oregon
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Oregon $400
vs California ($549)
Faster Processing
California 10-12 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oregon $150
vs California ($190)
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