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Montana vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$340
MT
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
4-8 wks
MT
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$100
MT
vs
$150
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana Oregon
Total Fees $340 $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 $100 $150
CE Hours N/A 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Montana processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Montana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $340
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
Montana 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $100
vs Oregon ($150)

Montana Board

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