California vs New Jersey for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$500

$180

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$160

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	New Jersey
Total Fees	$500	$180 ✓
Application Fee	$500	$180 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150 ✓	$160
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New Jersey is $320 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Jersey

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Renewal Cost

California has lower renewal fees at $150 per cycle.

Winner: California

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New Jersey $180

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

California $150

vs New Jersey ($160)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

Official Website →

Full California NP requirements →

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full New Jersey NP requirements →

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