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Nevada vs New Jersey for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NV
vs
$465
NJ
Timeline
8-16 wks
NV
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$100
NV
vs
$120
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nevada New Jersey
Total Fees $360 $465
Application Fee $100 $200
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $120
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Nevada is $105 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

Processing Speed

New Jersey processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: New Jersey

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Jersey

Renewal Cost

Nevada has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Nevada $360
vs New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
New Jersey 4-8 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Nevada $100
vs New Jersey ($120)

Nevada Board

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