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Colorado vs North Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$283
CO
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$108
CO
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado North Carolina
Total Fees $283 $325
Application Fee $43 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $108 $100
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $42 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $283
vs North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Colorado (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $100
vs Colorado ($108)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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