Hawaii vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$380

$400

Timeline

4-12 wks

8-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$196

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Oregon
Total Fees	$380 ✓	$400
Application Fee	$130 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$196	$150 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	3 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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Renewal Cost

Oregon has lower renewal fees at $150 per cycle.

Winner: Oregon

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $380

vs Oregon ($400)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-12 wks

vs Oregon (8-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Oregon $150

vs Hawaii ($196)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii RN requirements →

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Oregon RN requirements →

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