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Louisiana vs Oklahoma for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
LA
vs
$335
OK
Timeline
4-12 wks
LA
vs
2-4 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$75
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Oklahoma
Total Fees $355 $335
Application Fee $100 $85
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-4 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

Oklahoma is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $335
vs Louisiana ($355)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 2-4 wks
vs Louisiana (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oklahoma $75
vs Louisiana ($100)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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