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Oklahoma vs Pennsylvania for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$335
OK
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
2-4 wks
OK
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$75
OK
vs
$122
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oklahoma Pennsylvania
Total Fees $335 $345
Application Fee $85 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $122
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $335
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 2-4 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oklahoma $75
vs Pennsylvania ($122)

Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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