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Hawaii vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$380
HI
vs
$355
ND
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$196
HI
vs
$110
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii North Dakota
Total Fees $380 $355
Application Fee $130 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $196 $110
CE Hours 30 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $355
vs Hawaii ($380)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $110
vs Hawaii ($196)

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