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Hawaii vs Vermont for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$380
HI
vs
$400
VT
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
1-2 wks
VT
Renewal Fee
$196
HI
vs
$150
VT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Vermont
Total Fees $380 $400
Application Fee $130 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $196 $150
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Hawaii is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Vermont

Renewal Cost

Vermont has lower renewal fees at $150 per cycle.

Winner: Vermont

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Hawaii $380
vs Vermont ($400)
Faster Processing
Vermont 1-2 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Vermont $150
vs Hawaii ($196)

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