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Nevada vs North Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NV
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
8-16 wks
NV
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$100
NV
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nevada North Carolina
Total Fees $360 $325
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Nevada ($360)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Nevada $100
vs North Carolina ($100)

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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