Nevada vs Wyoming for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$360

$400

Timeline

8-16 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Nevada	Wyoming
Total Fees	$360 ✓	$400
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100 ✓	$150
CE Hours	30 hrs	20 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Nevada is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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Processing Speed

Wyoming processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wyoming

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Wyoming

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Renewal Cost

Nevada has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Nevada $360

vs Wyoming ($400)

Faster Processing

Wyoming 2-4 wks

vs Nevada (8-16 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Nevada $100

vs Wyoming ($150)

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

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Full Nevada RN requirements →

Wyoming Board

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wyoming RN requirements →

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