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Colorado vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$283
CO
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$108
CO
vs
$150
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Oregon
Total Fees $283 $400
Application Fee $43 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $108 $150
CE Hours N/A 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $117 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Colorado processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Colorado

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Colorado

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $108 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $283
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $108
vs Oregon ($150)

Colorado Board

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