Hawaii vs New Jersey for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$210

$180

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$36

$160

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	New Jersey
Total Fees	$210	$180 ✓
Application Fee	$210	$180 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$36 ✓	$160
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New Jersey is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Jersey

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Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $36 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New Jersey $180

vs Hawaii ($210)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-8 wks

vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Hawaii $36

vs New Jersey ($160)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii NP requirements →

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full New Jersey NP requirements →

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