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Nebraska vs Wisconsin for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$368
NE
vs
$325
WI
Timeline
1-2 wks
NE
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$123
NE
vs
$75
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nebraska Wisconsin
Total Fees $368 $325
Application Fee $123 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $123 $75
CE Hours 20 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $43 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Nebraska processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Nebraska

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $325
vs Nebraska ($368)
Faster Processing
Nebraska 1-2 wks
vs Wisconsin (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $75
vs Nebraska ($123)

Nebraska Board

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