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Idaho vs New Mexico for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$298.25
ID
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
4-12 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho New Mexico
Total Fees $298.25 $360
Application Fee $98.25 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $93
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $61.75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298.25
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs New Mexico (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs New Mexico ($93)

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