Florida vs Indiana for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$110

$50

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$10

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Indiana
Total Fees	$110	$50 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60	$10 ✓
CE Hours	27 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $10 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $50

vs Florida ($110)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-8 wks

vs Indiana (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Indiana $10

vs Florida ($60)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Florida CNS requirements →

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Indiana CNS requirements →

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