Maryland vs Nevada for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$360

Timeline

4-8 wks

8-16 wks

Renewal Fee

$136

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maryland	Nevada
Total Fees	$360	$360
Application Fee	$100	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$136	$100 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Maryland

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Renewal Cost

Nevada has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maryland $360

vs Nevada ($360)

Faster Processing

Maryland 4-8 wks

vs Nevada (8-16 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Nevada $100

vs Maryland ($136)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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Full Maryland RN requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada RN requirements →

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