Connecticut vs Florida for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$200

$110

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$130

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Connecticut	Florida
Total Fees	$200	$110 ✓
Application Fee	$200	$110 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$130	$60 ✓
CE Hours	50 hrs	27 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $110

vs Connecticut ($200)

Faster Processing

Connecticut 4-8 wks

vs Florida (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $60

vs Connecticut ($130)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut DPH Board of Examiners for Nursing

Official Website →

Full Connecticut NP requirements →

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Florida NP requirements →

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