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Hawaii vs Indiana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$380
HI
vs
$310
IN
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-6 wks
IN
Renewal Fee
$196
HI
vs
$50
IN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Indiana
Total Fees $380 $310
Application Fee $130 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $196 $50
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $70 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Indiana

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $310
vs Hawaii ($380)
Faster Processing
Indiana 4-6 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs Hawaii ($196)

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