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Louisiana vs Ohio for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
LA
vs
$335
OH
Timeline
4-12 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
OH
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$75
OH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Ohio
Total Fees $355 $335
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $75
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Ohio is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

Processing Speed

Ohio processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Ohio

Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Ohio $335
vs Louisiana ($355)
Faster Processing
Ohio 4-8 wks
vs Louisiana (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Ohio $75
vs Louisiana ($100)

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