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Massachusetts vs Oklahoma for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$465
MA
vs
$335
OK
Timeline
8-12 wks
MA
vs
2-4 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$120
MA
vs
$75
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Oklahoma
Total Fees $465 $335
Application Fee $230 $85
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $75
CE Hours 15 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $130 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $335
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 2-4 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oklahoma $75
vs Massachusetts ($120)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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