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Missouri vs North Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MO
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-12 wks
MO
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$60
MO
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri North Carolina
Total Fees $350 $325
Application Fee $105 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $100
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Missouri ($350)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Missouri (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $60
vs North Carolina ($100)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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