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Louisiana vs Maryland for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
LA
vs
$360
MD
Timeline
4-12 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$136
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Maryland
Total Fees $355 $360
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $136
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $355
vs Maryland ($360)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Louisiana (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $100
vs Maryland ($136)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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