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New Mexico vs South Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NM
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-12 wks
NM
vs
2-4 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$93
NM
vs
$95
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico South Carolina
Total Fees $360 $350
Application Fee $110 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $93 $95
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $93 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $350
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-4 wks
vs New Mexico (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs South Carolina ($95)

New Mexico Board

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