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New York vs Oklahoma for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
NY
vs
$335
OK
Timeline
4-8 wks
NY
vs
2-4 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$74
NY
vs
$75
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York Oklahoma
Total Fees $343 $335
Application Fee $143 $85
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $74 $75
CE Hours N/A 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $8 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $335
vs New York ($343)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 2-4 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New York $74
vs Oklahoma ($75)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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