New York vs Wyoming for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$400

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$74

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Wyoming
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$400
Application Fee	$143 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$74 ✓	$150
CE Hours	N/A	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Pending	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $57 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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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

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

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs Wyoming ($400)

Faster Processing

Wyoming 2-4 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs Wyoming ($150)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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Wyoming Board

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

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Full Wyoming RN requirements →

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