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Iowa vs Nebraska for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$368
NE
Timeline
2-8 wks
IA
vs
1-2 wks
NE
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$123
NE

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Nebraska
Total Fees $343 $368
Application Fee $93 $123
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $123
CE Hours 36 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

Nebraska processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Nebraska

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs Nebraska ($368)
Faster Processing
Nebraska 1-2 wks
vs Iowa (2-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs Nebraska ($123)

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