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Colorado vs Oklahoma for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$283
CO
vs
$335
OK
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
2-4 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$108
CO
vs
$75
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Oklahoma
Total Fees $283 $335
Application Fee $43 $85
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $108 $75
CE Hours N/A 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $52 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $283
vs Oklahoma ($335)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 2-4 wks
vs Colorado (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oklahoma $75
vs Colorado ($108)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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