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Massachusetts vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$465
MA
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
8-12 wks
MA
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$120
MA
vs
$150
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Oregon
Total Fees $465 $400
Application Fee $230 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $150
CE Hours 15 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending No

Key Differences

Cost

Oregon is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oregon

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $120 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oregon $400
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 8-12 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $120
vs Oregon ($150)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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