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Nevada vs New Mexico for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NV
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
8-16 wks
NV
vs
4-12 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$100
NV
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nevada New Mexico
Total Fees $360 $360
Application Fee $100 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $93
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Nevada $360
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-12 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs Nevada ($100)

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