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Louisiana vs New Jersey for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$100
LA
vs
$180
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana New Jersey
Total Fees $100 $180
Application Fee $100 $180
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $160
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $100
vs New Jersey ($180)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $100
vs New Jersey ($160)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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