Florida vs Iowa for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$110

$81

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$81

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Iowa
Total Fees	$110	$81 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$81 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$81
CE Hours	27 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $29 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $81

vs Florida ($110)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-8 wks

vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $60

vs Iowa ($81)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida CNS requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNS requirements →

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