Florida vs Louisiana for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$110

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Louisiana
Total Fees	$110	$100 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$100
CE Hours	27 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Louisiana is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Louisiana $100

vs Florida ($110)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-8 wks

vs Louisiana (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $60

vs Louisiana ($100)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida NP requirements →

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Louisiana NP requirements →

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