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Illinois vs Nebraska for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$368
NE
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
1-2 wks
NE
Renewal Fee
$60
IL
vs
$123
NE

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Nebraska
Total Fees $310 $368
Application Fee $50 $123
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $123
CE Hours 20 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $58 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Nebraska processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Nebraska

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Nebraska

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Nebraska ($368)
Faster Processing
Nebraska 1-2 wks
vs Illinois (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $60
vs Nebraska ($123)

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