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New Mexico vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NM
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
4-12 wks
NM
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$93
NM
vs
$150
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Oregon
Total Fees $360 $400
Application Fee $110 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $93 $150
CE Hours 30 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

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
New Mexico $360
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-12 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs Oregon ($150)

New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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