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New Mexico vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NM
vs
$355
ND
Timeline
4-12 wks
NM
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$110
NM
vs
$140
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico North Dakota
Total Fees $360 $355
Application Fee $150 $125
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $140
CE Hours 30 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $355
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs New Mexico (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $110
vs North Dakota ($140)

New Mexico Board

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