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Nevada vs Pennsylvania for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NV
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
8-16 wks
NV
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$100
NV
vs
$122
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nevada Pennsylvania
Total Fees $360 $345
Application Fee $100 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $122
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Pennsylvania processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Pennsylvania

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Pennsylvania

Renewal Cost

Nevada has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $345
vs Nevada ($360)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-8 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Nevada $100
vs Pennsylvania ($122)

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