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Louisiana vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
LA
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
4-12 wks
LA
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$150
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Oregon
Total Fees $355 $400
Application Fee $100 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $150
CE Hours 30 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $355
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-12 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $100
vs Oregon ($150)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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