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Oregon vs Texas for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
OR
vs
$378
TX
Timeline
8-12 wks
OR
vs
2-4 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$150
OR
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon Texas
Total Fees $400 $378
Application Fee $150 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $150 $68
CE Hours 3 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $22 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Texas

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $378
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
Texas 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs Oregon ($150)

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