Florida vs Illinois for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$110

$125

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Illinois
Total Fees	$110 ✓	$125
Application Fee	$110 ✓	$125
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$80
CE Hours	27 hrs ✓	80 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $15 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 Illinois ($125)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-8 wks

vs Illinois (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $60

vs Illinois ($80)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida NP requirements →

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Full Illinois NP requirements →

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