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Oregon vs South Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
OR
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
8-12 wks
OR
vs
2-4 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$150
OR
vs
$95
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon South Carolina
Total Fees $400 $350
Application Fee $150 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $150 $95
CE Hours 3 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

NLC Compact

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

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $95 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $350
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $95
vs Oregon ($150)

Oregon Board

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