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Oregon vs Wisconsin for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
OR
vs
$325
WI
Timeline
8-12 wks
OR
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$150
OR
vs
$75
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon Wisconsin
Total Fees $400 $325
Application Fee $150 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $150 $75
CE Hours 3 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $325
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $75
vs Oregon ($150)

Oregon Board

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