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Maryland vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
MD
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$136
MD
vs
$150
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Oregon
Total Fees $360 $400
Application Fee $100 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $150
CE Hours 30 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Maryland has lower renewal fees at $136 per cycle.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $360
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maryland $136
vs Oregon ($150)

Maryland Board

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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