Georgia vs Iowa for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$75

$81

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$81

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	Iowa
Total Fees	$75 ✓	$81
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$81
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$81
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $6 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $75

vs Iowa ($81)

Faster Processing

Georgia 4-8 wks

vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Georgia $65

vs Iowa ($81)

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Georgia NP requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa NP requirements →

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