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Florida vs Pennsylvania for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$110
FL
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
FL
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$60
FL
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Pennsylvania
Total Fees $110 $105
Application Fee $110 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $81
CE Hours 27 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $105
vs Florida ($110)
Faster Processing
Florida 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Florida $60
vs Pennsylvania ($81)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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