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Hawaii vs Louisiana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$380
HI
vs
$355
LA
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-12 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$196
HI
vs
$100
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Louisiana
Total Fees $380 $355
Application Fee $130 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $196 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $355
vs Hawaii ($380)
Faster Processing
Hawaii 4-12 wks
vs Louisiana (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $100
vs Hawaii ($196)

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