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North Carolina vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$355
ND
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$110
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina North Dakota
Total Fees $325 $355
Application Fee $75 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $110
CE Hours 15 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs North Dakota ($355)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs North Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $100
vs North Dakota ($110)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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