Iowa vs New York for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

Timeline

2-8 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$99

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	New York
Total Fees	$343	$343
Application Fee	$93 ✓	$143
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$99	$74 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $343

vs New York ($343)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-8 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs Iowa ($99)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa RN requirements →

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

Official Website →

Full New York RN requirements →

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