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Illinois vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$60
IL
vs
$150
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Oregon
Total Fees $310 $400
Application Fee $50 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $150
CE Hours 20 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $60
vs Oregon ($150)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Oregon State Board of Nursing

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