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Nebraska vs New Mexico for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$368
NE
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
1-2 wks
NE
vs
4-12 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$123
NE
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nebraska New Mexico
Total Fees $368 $360
Application Fee $123 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $123 $93
CE Hours 20 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $8 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Processing Speed

Nebraska processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Nebraska

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $93 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $360
vs Nebraska ($368)
Faster Processing
Nebraska 1-2 wks
vs New Mexico (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs Nebraska ($123)

Nebraska Board

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